The Sundarbans is already home to saltwater crocodiles and snake species such as cobras, Russell’s vipers and kraits. | Photo Credit: SHAILENDRA YASHWANT/KSL The Border Security Force (BSF) has come up with a curious idea to prevent infiltration from Bangladesh: releasing reptiles into the rivers that run along the border, The Hindu reported on April 6. “Snakes or crocodiles” introduced in vulnerable riverine gaps should be explored for feasibility, per a directive to the BSF on March 26. The reptiles could deter infiltration and criminal activities in the riverine border, according to an internal communiqué seen by The Hindu. What do conservationists and scientists make of this unprecedented proposal? And are there precedents anywhere in the world? Published – April 09, 2026 11:42 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation How do benefits of doing yoga in the morning differ from that in the evening Karnataka bypolls at 9 am: 9% polling in Davanagere South, 11.87% in Bagalkot