Union Home Minister Amit Shah undertakes a review of the security of Siliguri corridor

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah undertook a review of the security of Siliguri corridor, which was attended by senior officials of central and state Ministries, including MHA, MoRTH, Army, BSF, SSB and RPF, apart from Chief Secretary and DGP West Bengal. During the meeting, which was also attended by CM, West Bengal, the Multi Agency Centre’s (MAC)Standing Focus Group on Siliguri Corridor (SFG-SC) made presentation about progress made so far and its recommendations towards further strengthening the security of the Siliguri corridor.

In the meeting, Shri Shah stressed upon the concept of quadrangular approach to border security and directed all agencies to implement it in full spirit. Emphasising the criticality of infrastructural projects in the corridor, Shri Shah directed all agencies present to complete all pending works in time bound manner.

Union Home Minister directed all agencies present to increase their footprints in the corridor by establishing more of their institutions. He also reviewed security of all Vital Installations on the corridor and directed that all necessary steps be taken to secure them. He further directed to keep Siliguri Corridor free of encroachments. He underscored the need to take all steps to stop illegal immigration in the Siliguri Corridor.UPDATED ON 22ND AUGUST 2026)