Separately, Indian authorities uncovered another Starlink device earlier this month during a drug bust at sea, which resulted in the seizure of $4.2 billion worth of methamphetamine. Officials suspect the smugglers used the satellite internet device for navigation and have issued a legal demand to Starlink for details about its purchase.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has said that said Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India. His post came as reaction to claims that the Starlink device was being used in violence hit Manipur.

Elon Musk said Starlink satellite internet is inactive in India, his first comments since authorities seized two of the company's devices in recent weeks, one in an armed conflict zone and another in a drug smuggling bust.

The Indian army seized what looks like a Starlink Mini antenna from insurgents in Manipur. Pointing out that Starlink is not licensed in India, Elon

Elon Musk's Starlink found itself in a controversy after Indian Army discovered its equipment during a raid on insurgents in Manipur. Musk denied Star

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More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur since May last year.

Security forces in Manipur recovered a Starlink dish and router, despite the service being unavailable in India. Elon Musk confirmed Starlink's inactivity in the region. The device, marked with RPF/PLA,

SpaceX founder Elon Musk on Tuesday summarily rejected claims that his satellite communication service Starlink is being used by rebels in Manipur. Musk added Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India.