Drones of Terror: Manipur Village on Edge After Explosive Attacks

Residents of Senjam Chirang village in Manipur have been forced from their homes following drone attacks that injured three people. Drones, a new addition to the arsenal in ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki groups, dropped bombs on the village, leading to a state crackdown and increased fear among villagers.

Residents of Senjam Chirang in Manipur were forced to seek refuge in a community hall after drone-dropped bombs injured three villagers and left homes in ruin.

Watham Gambhir, whose family was injured in the attack, recounted the terrifying events as drones targeted their house and a nearby tree where they sought cover.

The recent use of drones in violent ethnic clashes between Meitei and Kuki groups has prompted Chief Minister N Biren Singh to label the incidents as acts of terrorism and has led to restrictions on drone imports in the state.