No Cause for Concern Over Security of Chicken’s Neck Corridor: SSB DG

Sanchita Aich Bag, MP, 2 Jan 2026, SILIGURI: Director General (DG) of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Sanjay Singhal has assured that there is no cause for concern regarding the security of the strategically vital "Chicken’s Neck" corridor, despite tensions in neighbouring Bangladesh and Nepal. He emphasized that the Indian armed forces are fully deployed in the region and that robust security arrangements are firmly in place.

Singhal made these remarks during his attendance at the curtain-raiser ceremony and mascot unveiling for the All India Handball Cluster 2025–26, organized by the SSB at the Siliguri Frontier Headquarters. Speaking to the media on Thursday, the SSB chief reaffirmed that the India–Nepal and India–Bhutan international borders are fully secure, with adequate measures taken to strengthen surveillance and vigilance along these borders.

"There is nothing to worry about the borders, as all of them are safe. Since the Chicken’s Neck has international importance, we have always maintained strict security in this region. Tensions in Bangladesh, Nepal, or other countries will not affect it," Singhal added.

He further highlighted the operational responsibility of the force, noting that the SSB’s Siliguri Frontier guards a total of 546 kilometres of international border, including 331 kilometres along the India–Nepal border and 215 kilometres along the India–Bhutan border. This underscores the strategic significance of the region under the SSB’s jurisdiction.

When questioned about the potential need to review the 1950 India–Nepal Peace and Friendship Treaty, Singhal refrained from commenting, stating that the force would follow the directives and policies laid down by the competent authorities.

The assurance from the SSB chief comes amid continued public and strategic interest in the security of the Siliguri Corridor, which serves as a crucial link between mainland India and the northeastern states.

Courtesy & source- Millennium Post