High-level committee formed to investigate drone attack in Manipur

The Government of Manipur has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the drone attack by suspected Kuki militants in Koutruk, Imphal West. The attack, which occurred on September 1, resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to several others, including three police personnel.

According to an order issued by the Director General of Police, Manipur, the militants deployed numerous RPGs using advanced drones in an "unprecedented" assault.

The newly formed committee is tasked with critically examining the drones used in the attack, collecting relevant evidence, and determining effective countermeasures.

The five-member committee is chaired by Ashutosh Kumar Sinha, IPS, Additional DGP (Int) Manipur, and includes senior officials from the army, air force, and paramilitary forces. The committee has been given the authority to co-opt technical members as needed.

The committee has been asked to submit the report by September 13.