Indian Army seizes Starlink device in Manipur during joint operation, Elon Musk reacts

Elon Musk’s Starlink equipment found in India

In a significant development, a Starlink dish and router have been seized from an insurgent group in Manipur, highlighting the growing concern over the use of the internet by insurgents to coordinate attacks and exchange tactical information, even during times of internet blackouts.

The seizure occurred on December 13 during a joint operation by security forces in Imphal East district’s Khunou area. Along with the Starlink devices, the forces also recovered an MA4 assault rifle, grenades, and bullets. The Starlink dish, an advanced satellite internet service, was identified by the police as an “internet satellite antenna and internet satellite router.”

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