India eyes snakes, crocodiles to guard rivers along Bangladesh border

KOLKATA — India is considering releasing snakes and crocodiles along its frontier with Bangladesh, the Border Security Force said Wednesday, as New Delhi seeks to stave off unauthorized crossings. Bangladesh is almost entirely encircled by India and the border stretches for more than 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles), large parts of which are unfenced across delta regions where Himalayan rivers wind toward the sea. Senior Border Security Force officer Manoj Barnwal told AFP that “the use of reptiles” was discussed in a February meeting with the Home Ministry. READ: India to fence entire border with Bangladesh “We have been asked to […]... Keep on reading: India eyes snakes, crocodiles to guard rivers along Bangladesh border

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