The Border Security Force (BSF) is exploring the use of reptiles, specifically snakes and crocodiles, to secure vulnerable riverine areas along the India-Bangladesh border. This initiative, directed by Home Minister Amit Shah, aims to deter infiltration and criminal activities in regions where constructing physical barriers is challenging due to flooding and dense population. A communication sent from the BSF headquarters on March 26 emphasized the need to assess the operational feasibility of deploying these reptiles. Officials have clarified that this idea is still in the exploratory phase and has not been put into action yet. They noted several challenges, including the procurement of reptiles and the potential impact on local communities living near the riverine areas. The proposal arises amid ongoing concerns about smuggling and infiltration, highlighted by recent incidents such as the interception of a gold smuggler in Nadia district, West Bengal, where gold biscuits worth approximately ₹1 crore (roughly $120,000 USD) were seized.