Drone Attack by Militants Escalate Violence in Manipur Leaving Two Dead and 10 Injured

Published on: September 02, 2024 - On September 1, Manipur faced one of its worst attacks as suspected Kuki militants used drones to drop grenades in Imphal West. The assault resulted in two deaths and ten injuries from gunfire and bombings in Koutruk. This unprecedented use of drones in the ethnic conflict raises serious concerns about escalating violence with advanced weaponry and technology. Should more central armed forces or the Indian army be deployed in Manipur? On Point decodes with an expert panel.