India is building a new railway line from Jogbani, Bihar to New Mal Junction, Bengal, passing through Nepal. This 190 km line aims to bypass the 'chicken's neck' corridor of Bengal, known for its volatile Muslim-dominated areas and recent incidents of disruptions to railway lines due to radicalized Muslims. This 'chicken's...
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neck' corridor has witnessed an influx of illegal Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators, leading to demographic changes and concerns about potential sabotage and disruption of communication links between North Bengal and the rest of India. The new rail line through Nepal will provide an alternate, safer route by bypassing these sensitive areas, ensuring uninterrupted communication and a secure connection between North Bengal and the rest of the country.