Manipur militants exploit Elon Musk’s Starlink

In Manipur, militants have reportedly turned to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet to circumvent govt-imposed internet blackouts. The unauthorised service, functional in conflict areas, poses national security risks amidst ongoing ethnic violence that has claimed over 250 lives since May 2023.

Militants in conflict-stricken Manipur are using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet to bypass government-imposed internet shutdowns,The Guardian reported, despite the service being unlicensed in India.

Reportedly, security and militant groups have confirmed the use of the technology, which is legally permitted in neighbouring Myanmar.