Drone Attacks by Militants Kill Two in Manipur

In Manipur, recent drone attacks by suspected Kuki militants have resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting the state police to seek assistance from the National Security Guard (NSG) and other experts. DGP Rajiv Singh emphasized the seriousness of this new aerial threat, which adds complexity to the ongoing ethnic conflict that has claimed over 225 lives in the past 16 months. The police are conducting combing operations and have formed a high-level committee to address the drone-related issues, while central forces remain deployed to restore order. Amid criticism of the effectiveness of these forces, local leaders have called for a reevaluation of the command structure overseeing security operations. The central government has been providing support and is reportedly concerned about the escalating violence. This development raises significant questions regarding national security and the capacity of local forces to manage the situation independently.