Amid shifting regional dynamics following the change of regime in Bangladesh and concerns over China’s growing presence near the vulnerable Siliguri corridor, the Indian Army has reinforced its eastern frontier by establishing three new garrison locations.

The new establishments comprise the Lachit Borphukan Military Station in Assam’s Dhubri district and forward bases at Kishanganj in Bihar and Chopra in West Bengal, all sited close to the India-Bangladesh border.