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BSF Considers Using Reptiles for Bangladesh Border Security

4/6/2026

Summary

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The Border Security Force (BSF) is exploring reptiles, including snakes and crocodiles, to deter infiltration along the Bangladesh border, per directions from Home Minister Amit Shah.
It aims to address challenges in flood-prone areas where physical fencing is difficult.
An internal March 26 communication emphasizes assessing the operational feasibility of deploying these reptiles.
Currently, 2,954.56 km of the 3,326.14 km border approved for fencing has been completed.

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Story summary

The Border Security Force (BSF) is exploring reptiles, including snakes and crocodiles, to deter infiltration along the Bangladesh border, per directions from Home Minister Amit Shah.
It aims to address challenges in flood-prone areas where physical fencing is difficult.
An internal March 26 communication emphasizes assessing the operational feasibility of deploying these reptiles.
Currently, 2,954.56 km of the 3,326.14 km border approved for fencing has been completed.