Manipur govt forms high-level committee to probe drone attacks
Imphal: The Manipur government has established a five-member high-powered committee to investigate recent drone attacks in Meitei villages of the state.
The committee, composed of representatives from the police, Assam Rifles, Army, CRPF, and BSF, will examine the technology used in the attacks and develop strategies to counter them.
The formation of the committee follows a deadly incident on Sunday, September 1, at Koutruk village in Imphal West district.
Alleged Kuki militants employed high-tech drones to deliver Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), resulting in the tragic death of a civilian woman and injuries to several others, including three police personnel.
The committee, chaired by Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Ashutosh Kumar Sinha, will collect evidence, analyze the specifications of the drones used, and explore effective countermeasures.
Other members include Major General SS Kartikeya of 57 Mountain Division, Major General Ravroop Singh of IGAR (South), Inspector General of CRPF Vipul Kumar, and DIG JK Birdi of BSF.
The committee has been tasked with submitting its report to the Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) by September 13, 2024. It may also include technical experts as needed to enhance its investigation.
