Is India ready for drone terrorism? | Gravitas | World News | WION
Summary
TLDRIn Manipur, India, a drone attack killed two and injured ten, marking the first use of drones in the region's ethnic violence. The incident, which involved at least seven drones, signifies a dangerous escalation, suggesting the involvement of highly trained professionals. With India's border security forces already confronting drone threats from Pakistan, this internal attack raises concerns about the country's anti-drone measures. The Indian military's adoption of laser-based drone detection systems may offer a solution, but the incident underscores the need for enhanced domestic security strategies.
Takeaways
- 🔥 A drone attack in Manipur resulted in two deaths and over 10 injuries, marking a new level of escalation in the region's conflict.
- 🚨 The use of drones to drop bombs is unprecedented in Manipur, which has been dealing with ethnic violence for over a year.
- 👮♂️ Among the injured were a journalist and two police personnel, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the attack.
- 🤖 At least seven drones were reportedly used in the attack, indicating a coordinated and possibly well-planned operation.
- 🚫 The Manipur police have acknowledged the significant escalation, suggesting the involvement of highly trained professionals with technical expertise.
- 🛰️ In 2023, India's border security force shot down 125 drones from Pakistan, demonstrating a growing drone threat along the border.
- 💊 Drones have been used by Pakistan to smuggle drugs, arms, and fake currency into India, showing their utility in illicit activities.
- 🏞️ The Western border sees the use of DJI Mavic 3 Classic drones for smuggling heroin, opium, and light weapons.
- 🔍 The origin of the drones used in Manipur remains unknown, raising questions about the source and accessibility of such technology.
- 🛡️ India has developed laser-based integrated drone detection and interdiction systems (IDDIS) to counter drone threats, indicating a proactive approach to drone warfare.
Q & A
What recent event involving drones occurred in Manipur?
-In Manipur, an attack took place in the Kruk Village where militants used drones to drop bombs, resulting in two deaths and at least ten injuries, including a journalist and two police personnel.
How many drones were reportedly used in the Manipur attack?
-At least seven drones were reportedly used in the attack in Manipur.
What does this drone attack signify in terms of escalation in Manipur's conflict?
-The drone attack in Manipur marks a significant escalation, indicating the involvement of highly trained professionals with technical expertise and support, which was previously not seen in the region's ethnic violence.
How has India's border security force responded to drone threats from Pakistan?
-In 2023, India's border security force shot down 125 drones from Pakistan, which were often used to smuggle drugs, arms, and fake currency into India.
What are the common uses of drones along India's Western border?
-DJI Mavic 3 Classic drones are commonly used along India's Western border to smuggle heroin, opium, and light weapons.
What is unknown about the drones used in the Manipur attack?
-It is currently unknown what specific type of drones were used in the Manipur attack and where the militants obtained them from.
How easily accessible are drones in India despite the ban on Chinese imports?
-Drones are easily accessible in India, either by ordering them online or purchasing them in person from stores, and Chinese-made drones are also available on the black market.
What is the potential risk if militants in India start using drones to fire RPGs?
-The potential risk of militants using drones to fire RPGs is a frightening escalation that could lead to more significant damage and casualties, necessitating a rethink of anti-drone tactics in domestic security.
What technology has the Indian military inducted to counter drone threats?
-The Indian military has inducted laser-based integrated drone detection and interdiction systems, known as ID Andis, designed by India's Defense Research and Development Organization and Par Electronics Limited.
What capabilities does the ID Andis system have?
-The ID Andis system can detect, jam, and destroy enemy drones within a range of 5 to 8 km, primarily aimed at safeguarding India's LAC with China.
What measures might be taken to enhance security in conflict zones within India in light of the drone threat?
-Security agencies may consider installing similar anti-drone systems as the ID Andis in conflict zones within India and increase aerial surveillance to counter the drone threat.
Outlines
🔥 Drone Warfare in India: A New Threat
The script discusses a drone attack in Manipur, India, where militants used drones to drop bombs, resulting in casualties including a journalist and police personnel. This marks the first instance of drone warfare in the region, which has been grappling with ethnic violence. The police have acknowledged the significant escalation, hinting at the involvement of highly trained professionals with technical expertise. The script also mentions India's border security challenges, with over 125 drones being shot down from Pakistan, which are used to smuggle contraband. The concern is raised about the source of the drones used by militants in Manipur and the ease with which recreational drones can be weaponized. The discussion concludes with the need for India to reconsider its anti-drone tactics and possibly deploy advanced detection and interdiction systems within the country.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Drone Warfare
💡Manipur
💡Ethnic Violence
💡Weaponized Drones
💡Drone Smuggling
💡Anti-Drone Systems
💡Line of Actual Control (LAC)
💡DJI Mavic 3 Classic
💡Black Market
💡Weaponization
Highlights
Attack in Manipur using drones results in two deaths and over ten injuries.
Manipur police state the use of drones in the attack marks a significant escalation.
India's border security Force shot down 125 drones from Pakistan in 2023.
Drones are used by Pakistan to smuggle drugs, arms, and fake currency into India.
Militants in Manipur are suspected of using drones for the first time in an attack.
The origin and type of drones used by militants in Manipur remain unknown.
Drones are easily available for purchase online or in stores, despite bans on certain imports.
Recreational drones have been modified for use in warfare in Ukraine and Myanmar.
The weaponization of drones in Manipur poses a frightening turn of events.
There are reports of militants potentially using drones to fire RPGs.
India may need to rethink its anti-drone tactics in light of domestic militant use.
The Indian military has inducted laser-based drone detection and interdiction systems.
ID Andis, designed by DRDO and Par Electronics, can detect, jam, and destroy enemy drones.
Security agencies may consider installing similar systems in conflict zones within India.
Increasing aerial surveillance could be a strategy to counter drone threats.
Transcripts
[Music]
is India ready for drone
Warfare there was an attack in Manipur
over the weekend Reports say two people
were killed and at least 10 others were
injured among them was a journalist and
two police
Personnel militants in Manipur used
drones to drop bombs this happened in
the Kruk Village in impal West District
at least seven drones were reportedly
used for the
attack this is a first for Manipur which
has been battling ethnic violence for
over a year now the clashes have killed
over 220 people but none of these deaths
were the result of the use of
drones following the Drone attack
Manipur police said and I'm quoting here
while drone bombs have commonly been
used in general warfare this recent
deployment of drones to deploy
explosives against security forces and
civilians marks a significant escalation
the involvement of highly trained
professionals possibly with technical
expertise and support
cannot be ruled out quote
unquote this is indeed quite a huge
escalation it is also a frightening
one you see for the longest time when
speaking about the use of drones we
would probably think about Ukraine
possibly
Gaza in the year 2023 India's border
security Force shot down 125 drones from
Pakistan a lot of these drones were
recovered from Taran and amiter
which is all of 32 kilm from the waga
border Pakistan often uses drones to
smuggle drugs arms fake currency into
India this year alone at least
125 Pakistani drones flew into India
between January and
July meanwhile in the Western border DJI
mavic 3 classic drones are mostly used
to smuggle heroin opium light
weapons what drones did the militants in
Manipur use we don't know yet where did
they even get the drones from sure we've
seen drones flying in Manipur too but
until now they were not
weapons drones were first used by
vloggers YouTubers citizen journalists
to add an edge to their content then by
opposing sites to spot enemy locations
but now you have militants within India
using drones where are they getting
these drones
from you see drones are easily available
you can order one online or buy it in
person from a store while India has
placed a ban on the import of china made
drones they too are easily available in
the black market weaponizing a
recreational drone is not all that
difficult we have after all seen
recreational drones being modified in
thousands in Ukraine in Myanmar
insurgents have used drones to Target
myanmar's
Hunter is that where the drones are
coming from again we don't know but what
is known is that the weaponization of
drones in Manipur is a scary turnoff
events it gets scarier if some reports
are right about the possibility of
militants using drones to fire
Rockets So what does this mean for India
when militants in the country start
using drones reportedly to fire RPGs is
it time to rethink certain aspects of
the anti-drone tactics in the domestic
security
apparatus by the way the Indian military
has already inducted laser-based
integrated drone detection and
interdiction systems or What's called
the ID Andis designed by India's defense
research and development organization
and Par Electronics limited the ID and
is can detect jam and Destroy enemy
drones within a range of 5 to 8
km the system is basically aimed at
safeguarding India's Lac or line of
actual control with China perhaps
security agencies will also look at
installing similar systems in Conflict
zones within India as well along with
increasing aerial surveillance to stay
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