Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, currently unlicensed in India, has been used by militant groups in Manipur to bypass internet shutdowns.
Despite the Indian government's repeated internet shutdowns in conflict-ridden Manipur, sources confirm that Starlink operates effectively in the region, supporting armed groups.
A leader from the PLA, a separatist militant group in Manipur, disclosed that they utilized Starlink devices to maintain internet access amidst severe government restrictions.
While Musk intends to expand Starlink into India's large market, the telecom industry faces strict regulations, delaying necessary security permissions for operations.
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