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Following the recovery of a Starlink-like internet device, along with weapons such as sniper rifles, pistols, and grenades, from Imphal East district by security forces in Manipur, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of Starlink, has responded to the incident, by rejecting the claims associated with the devices.

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, confirmed that Starlink satellite beams were disabled over India in response to allegations that its devices were being used in the troubled region of Manipur. The announcement followed a recent raid in Imphal East district, where security forces seized internet devices, including a satellite antenna, router, and cables, along with arms and ammunition. The Indian Army's Spear Corps also shared photos of the seized items on X.

On December 13, a joint operation by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police led to the recovery of a Starlink-like internet device in Imphal East. The Spear Corps shared photos of the items on X, including a satellite antenna, router, and cables. The discovery raised concerns as Starlink is not licensed to operate in India. Authorities are investigating how the device ended up in the conflict-ridden state.

Elon Musk Responds to Claims of Starlink Misuse In India

Earlier today, an X user posted, "Starlink is being used by terrorists. Hope Elon Musk looks into it and helps control the misuse of this technology," to which Elon Musk replied, saying, "This is false. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India." According to Musk, the satellite beams used for the Starlink network are not activated in India.

The Spear Corps reported that 29 weapons, including snipers, automatic weapons, rifles, pistols, grenades, and ammunition, were seized during the operation. Additionally, the Manipur Police recovered a range of items from Keirao Khunou, including an MA4 assault rifle, pistols, hand grenades, detonators, ammunition, and a Starlink-like internet satellite antenna and router.