Chinese Airbase Near Chicken Neck Area: A Threat to Indian Security And The Way Forward for India

by Col (Dr) P K Vasudeva (Retd)Recent reports indicate that Bangladesh is seeking China’s assistance to revive a dormant World War II-era airbase in Lalmonirhat, located approximately 12–15 kms from the Indian border and about 135 kms from the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor, referred as "Chicken’s Neck" .The Siliguri Corridor is a narrow land passage connecting India’s north-eastern states
by Col (Dr) P K Vasudeva (Retd)Recent reports indicate that Bangladesh is seeking China’s assistance to revive a dormant World War II-era airbase in Lalmonirhat, located approximately 12–15 kms from the Indian border and about 135 kms from the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor, referred as "Chicken’s Neck" .The Siliguri Corridor is a narrow land passage connecting India’s north-eastern states
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