Bangladesh, April 4 -- India is examining a proposal to deploy crocodiles and snakes in riverine stretches along its border with Bangladesh as part of efforts to strengthen security in difficult terrain, according to Indian media reports.

The proposal comes at a time of heightened tensions and recurring incidents along the sensitive frontier.

A report by The Federal said India's Border Security Force (BSF) has been asked to assess the feasibility of using reptiles as natural deterrents in areas where physical fencing is not possible, following a directive linked to Home Minister Amit Shah.

According to the report, a communication sent on 26 March to BSF's Eastern and North-Eastern sector headquarters requested officials to evaluate whe...