Following the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening, North Bengal has been placed under high alert, with multi-layered security measures implemented across sensitive areas — particularly the Chicken’s Neck corridor in Siliguri, a critical link between mainland India and the Northeast.
According to police sources, search operations began late Monday night, covering railway stations, bus stands, hotels, and major entry-exit points. The operation intensified on Tuesday morning, with teams from the Siliguri Police, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), and paramilitary units jointly monitoring the region.
Siliguri’s geographical position makes it vulnerable — it borders Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan, as well as the Indian states of Bihar, Sikkim, and Assam. Any lapse in security could provide easy passage to infiltrators, officials said.
Police, BSF, and SSB on maximum vigil
North Bengal Inspector General Rajesh Kumar Yadav confirmed that all police stations have been alerted. “Security has been increased in all border areas. BSF and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) officers have been instructed to strengthen border patrols. Naka searches are underway in every district,” he said.
Siliguri Police DCP Rakesh Singh added, “Searches are being carried out in every hotel, and residents are being questioned. Surveillance has been intensified at bus stands and railway stations. CISF has been directed to increase security at Bagdogra Airport. However, there is no reason to panic.”
Army and Central Forces on standby
An officer from the Eastern Command, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the army has been asked to remain alert. “After such incidents, we are naturally told to be prepared,” he stated.
The Northern Commandant of the Indian Army also confirmed heightened readiness: “We were already maintaining vigil. Following the Delhi incident, it has been further increased. We are ready for any situation.”
In Jalpaiguri’s Phulbari area, several villages — including Sardarpara, Dhadagach, Jumagach, Laxmisthan, Bhurivita, and Narayanjot — lie along the Indo-Bangladesh border, housing nearly 10,000–12,000 residents. Their protection remains under the Border Security Force (BSF).
The North Bengal Frontier alone monitors 936 km of the Indo-Bangladesh border, guarded by 18 BSF battalions across four sectors. The entire border stretches about 4,000 km through five northern districts, from South Dinajpur to Cooch Behar.
Heightened patrol along Nepal and Bhutan borders
The SSB has intensified patrolling along both the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders. India shares 1,751 km with Nepal, about 100 km of which runs through Darjeeling district, monitored via 17 checkpoints.
Similarly, along the 699 km India–Bhutan border, which touches Alipurduar, Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh, additional jawans have been deployed to ensure full surveillance.
Police have activated naka checks at 13 major entry and exit points into Siliguri. Anti-sabotage teams are deployed at sensitive zones, while RPF and GRP officers are searching passengers and baggage at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and Siliguri Junction railway stations.
“Every long-distance train is being thoroughly inspected. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a high-alert directive within moments of the Delhi blast, leading to this region-wide escalation,” said a senior official from the state law enforcement wing.
While officials maintain there is no immediate threat, the region remains under tight surveillance. With coordinated efforts among police, BSF, SSB, CISF, and Army units, North Bengal authorities are working to ensure complete safety across the strategic corridor connecting India’s northeast.
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