No Longer A 'Chicken's Neck'? Inside India's Strategic Transformation Of The Siliguri Corridor

For decades, the Siliguri Corridor—popularly known as the "Chicken's Neck"—has been viewed as India's biggest strategic vulnerability due to its narrow geography connecting the Northeast with mainland India. But senior Indian Army officials now say that perception has changed. According to military officials, massive investments in border infrastructure, logistics, surveillance, strategic highways, forward military bases and advanced defence systems have transformed the corridor into what they describe as an "Elephant's Trunk"—strong, resilient and capable of supporting both defensive and offensive operations. This report explains why the Siliguri Corridor remains strategically vital and how India's eastern military posture has evolved over the past decade. #bangladesh #india #border #siliguricorridor #chickensneck #indianarmy #indiandefence #northeastindia #chinaborder #bangladeshborder #brahmos #s400 #rafale #bordersecurity #geopolitics #breakingnews #indianews —————————————————————————————————————————— TOI Bharat – Your Window to India And Its Neighbourhood TOI Bharat delivers the latest news, biggest voices, sharpest views and in-depth coverage of India’s political, social and economic landscape. Stay updated will all things making news in India and the subcontinent. We keep you informed. Your Nation. Your Voice India News | Breaking News | Indian Politics I Indian Subcontinent I India I Bangladesh I Pakistan I Nepal I Sri Lanka I Bhutan |Today Breaking News | 2026 Breaking News | Top Strories | Top News Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At http://toi.in/app-yt #TOIBharat #IndiaNews #BreakingNews Subscribe to TOI Bharat and press the bell icon to stay updated with our latest videos! Visit our website: https://www.timesofindia.com/