Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?
Summary
India plans to place crocodiles and venomous snakes along parts of its long border with Bangladesh where building fences is too hard, hoping these animals will stop illegal crossing and smuggling. This idea comes from the Border Security Force to protect difficult areas by the river but has raised concerns among human rights and wildlife groups.Key Facts
- India’s border with Bangladesh is about 4,096 kilometers (2,545 miles) long and runs through difficult land including rivers and hills.
- Nearly 3,000 kilometers of the border have already been fenced, but many river areas remain open.
- The Border Security Force (BSF) suggested deploying crocodiles and venomous snakes to block river gaps that are hard to fence.
- Officials ordered strict compliance and asked for reports on the use of these reptiles.
- Human rights and conservation groups worry about the danger to people and wildlife this plan could cause.
- The idea aims to reduce undocumented migration and smuggling in hard-to-secure border zones.
- Critics say the animals cannot distinguish between people from India or Bangladesh, making the plan risky and cruel.
- The Indian government views undocumented migrants as a threat to the country’s demographics, especially in eastern and northeastern states.
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