Musk denies Starlink use in Manipur, says satellite beams turned off in India
Hindustan TimesImphal: Elon Musk, SpaceX founder, said on Tuesday that “Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India,” responding to claims that the device was being used in India’s violence-torn northeastern state of Manipur. According to a police statement issued on December 13, the Starlink antenna and router were abandoned by armed miscreants when security forces conducted raids in the Keirao Khunou area of Imphal East. “The authorities reported the seizure of one satellite antenna, one internet satellite router, 20 metres of FTP cable, one MA4 assault rifle, one 12-bore single-barrel gun, one 9mm pistol, five hand grenades, and ammunition. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India.” Manipur has been witnessing sporadic violence ever since ethnic clashes broke out on May 3, 2023.