"Indian officials have proposed introducing apex predators like crocodiles and venomous snakes into riverine stretches along the Bangladesh border to deter undocumented migration and smuggling."
"The Border Security Force has been instructed to explore the feasibility of deploying reptiles in vulnerable riverine gaps, where erecting fencing is difficult."
"The plan has alarmed human rights activists and wildlife conservationists, raising concerns about the risks to local communities and the regional ecosystem."
"India has already fenced nearly 3,000km of its 4,096km border with Bangladesh, but challenging terrain remains in certain areas."
India is considering a controversial plan to introduce crocodiles and venomous snakes into riverine areas along its border with Bangladesh. This initiative aims to deter undocumented migration and smuggling in regions where erecting physical fencing is challenging. The Border Security Force has been directed to explore the feasibility of deploying these reptiles in vulnerable areas. This move has raised concerns among human rights activists and wildlife conservationists regarding potential risks to local communities and the ecosystem.
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