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New Delhi/Guwahati: Militant groups operating in the North-Eastern states of India are now abandoning traditional weapons and resorting to modern technology. Intelligence agencies have issued a serious alert, in which it has been revealed that these groups are preparing their own ‘local air force’ with the help of foreign forces. The presence of heavy drones and tethered drones has created a new and bigger challenge for the security forces.
What is ‘Tethered Drone’ and why is it dangerous?
extremist groups especially Tethered Drones Are using. Its features make it a perfect weapon against security forces in the jungles:
24 hour monitoring: This drone is connected to the control station located on the ground through a wire. With the help of heavy battery backup it will remain in the sky continuously 15 to 24 hours Can hover till.
Movement Tracking: It is being used to keep an eye on every activity of the security forces amidst the dense forests.
Threat of attack: Plans are being made to carry out precise attacks on military bases and sensitive installations through these drones.
Foreign connections: arrests of Ukrainian and US citizens
A shocking international link has come to light in this entire matter. National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested 7 foreign nationals on charges of terror conspiracy:
Location of arrest: 3 accused Lucknow From, 1 US citizen Kolkata from and the rest Delhi Caught from the airport.
Mizoram Connection: These people had entered the restricted areas of Mizoram without permission (RAP/PAP).
Drone consignment: During interrogation, it was revealed that they had delivered a large consignment of drones to Mizoram, which was further exported to Mizoram. Manipur and Nagaland Was to be delivered to militant groups.
Local air force and drug nexus
According to intelligence reports, drug mafia and militant groups operating in the North-East have joined hands.
Supply of weapons: In the areas bordering Myanmar, drones are now being used not only for surveillance but also for dropping weapons and ammunition.
Use in Manipur violence: Such high-tech drones have been seen in the interior areas and mountains of Manipur, which meet the standards of modern warfare.
Retaliatory action by security forces: In a recent search operation in Manipur, BSF and Army have destroyed 21 illegal bunkers from where drones were suspected to be operated.