Undocumented migrants: India considers using crocodiles and snakes in swamps near Bangladesh
Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: India
PoliticsSociety & Lifestyle

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) is considering deploying venomous reptiles along 175 kilometers of the India-Bangladesh border, where physical barriers cannot be constructed. This initiative, ordered by Home Minister Amit Shah, aims to strengthen the migration policy of Narendra Modi's government. However, practical obstacles such as acquiring the reptiles and the impact on local populations complicate the implementation of this measure.
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