Amit Shah reviews security of the Siliguri Corridor
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security of the Siliguri Corridor at a meeting in Siliguri on 22 August 2026 and directed agencies to apply a 'quadrangular approach' to border security.
Summary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security of the Siliguri Corridor in West Bengal on 22 August 2026, at a meeting attended by the West Bengal Chief Minister and senior officials of the MHA, MoRTH, the Army, BSF, SSB, RPF and the state government. The Multi Agency Centre's Standing Focus Group on the Siliguri Corridor (SFG-SC) presented its progress and recommendations. Shah stressed a 'quadrangular approach' to border security, directed agencies to finish pending infrastructure projects on time, keep the corridor free of encroachments and stop illegal immigration. He also suggested more Sainik Schools and senior NCC cadets in North Bengal and stronger Civil Defence and Home Guards in the corridor.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 22 Aug 2026, Siliguri, West Bengal
- Chaired by
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Presentation
- MAC Standing Focus Group on Siliguri Corridor (SFG-SC)
- Approach
- Quadrangular approach to border security
- Directions
- Time-bound infrastructure, no encroachments, stop illegal immigration
- North Bengal
- More Sainik Schools and senior NCC cadets
Practice MCQs 3 questions
At Amit Shah's review of Siliguri Corridor security in August 2026, which body presented its progress and recommendations?
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Correct answer: B — Multi Agency Centre's Standing Focus Group on Siliguri Corridor
The Multi Agency Centre's Standing Focus Group on the Siliguri Corridor (SFG-SC) made a presentation on progress and its recommendations.
Which approach to border security did Amit Shah ask all agencies to implement in the Siliguri Corridor?
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Correct answer: D — Quadrangular approach
Shah stressed the concept of a quadrangular approach to border security and directed all agencies to implement it in full spirit.
Consider the following statements about the Siliguri Corridor security review of 22 August 2026: 1. Amit Shah suggested that West Bengal explore opening more Sainik Schools in North Bengal. 2. The review was chaired by the National Security Adviser. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The review was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.