Elon Musk confirmed that Starlink internet services were temporarily shut down in Manipur, India, following the discovery of Starlink devices among weapons seized by security forces. The incident highlights concerns about the potential misuse of technology in the ongoing conflict and raises questions about the responsibility of tech companies in such situations.
Two elderly civilians were found dead and six others, including women and children, are missing following a violent clash between suspected militants and security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district. The incident, which saw militants attack a police station and a CRPF camp, has led to widespread unrest and a shutdown in the state’s hill districts. The ongoing violence highlights the deep-rooted tensions in the region.
Fresh violence erupted in Manipur, with a woman shot dead by suspected militants in Bishnupur and another set on fire in Jiribam. The incidents have further fueled tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the state.
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale shook Ukhrul, Manipur on Friday morning. The tremor, which occurred at 7:02:23 IST, was recorded by the National Center of Seismology.
Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh has confirmed the safe return of two young Meitei men who were abducted on September 27th. The CM expressed gratitude to both state and central government officials for their efforts in securing their release.
The Manipur government has retracted its earlier statement claiming the infiltration of 900 Kuki militants from Myanmar. While authorities initially reported receiving intelligence about potential attacks on September 28, they now say the information was not substantiated and there is no basis for believing the claim. This retraction comes amid concerns from politicians and communities about the government spreading misinformation and creating unnecessary fear.
Manipur is facing a serious security threat as intelligence reports indicate the infiltration of over 900 Kuki militants from Myanmar. These militants, reportedly trained in advanced weaponry and jungle warfare, pose a significant risk to the state’s security. The situation is further complicated by the ongoing ethnic clashes within Manipur and the volatile situation along the India-Myanmar border.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has alleged foreign involvement in the ongoing ethnic violence, citing the arrest of a Myanmar national linked to the Kuki National Army. Singh claims that the influx of illegal immigrants and drug issues are at the root of the crisis. The government has lifted internet and mobile data services across the state after a six-day ban and eased restrictions on public movement.
Following clashes between students and security forces during a protest demanding the removal of key officials, Manipur Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya left Imphal for Guwahati. Manipur University has postponed all postgraduate and undergraduate exams due to the ongoing unrest.
Manipur continues to grapple with violence as the state government takes measures to quell unrest. Colleges have been ordered to close, internet services have been banned, and the Governor has appealed for peace. Security forces are conducting operations to recover weapons and restore normalcy.
