Starlink Seized in India Amid $4.2B Drug Bust and Militant Raid

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Elon Musk declared Starlink beams were never activated over Indian territory, responding to mounting pressure from authorities.

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The seized Starlink equipment in Manipur was discovered alongside weapons during an Indian Army search operation on December 13.

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Reports suggest unauthorized Starlink devices entered India through its porous border with conflict-affected Myanmar.

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Indian authorities investigate how non-operational Starlink devices reached militant groups despite the service's inactive status.

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The drug trafficking incident involving Starlink technology resulted in one of the biggest methamphetamine seizures by Indian authorities.

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Starlink continues addressing security concerns while seeking authorization to provide satellite broadband services in India.

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