Banned Meitei Insurgent Group PLA Claims Drone Attack on Assam Rifles in Manipur
The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), a banned Meitei insurgent group operating from Myanmar, claimed responsibility for a drone-based bomb attack on an Assam Rifles camp in Manipur's Tengnoupal district. This incident, occurring near the India-Myanmar border, marks a significant escalation in the use of low-tech but effective aerial technology by insurgent groups. The PLA, banned since 1979, seeks the secession of Manipur from India. Security forces have since intensified combing operations in the region, which has been under President's Rule since February 13 following ethnic violence that erupted in May 2023.
Key Points
- The PLA is a Meitei insurgent group that operates primarily from bases within Myanmar.
- The group used a rudimentary, locally assembled drone to drop ammunition on a temporary security camp.
- This attack is part of a series of attempts by banned groups like PLA, NSCN (K-YA), and ULFA (I) to regain a foothold in the region.
- Manipur has been under President's Rule since early 2024 due to ongoing ethnic instability.
Exam Facts
- The PLA has been a banned outfit since 1979.
- Manipur was placed under President's Rule on February 13.
- The attack took place in the Tengnoupal district along the Indo-Myanmar border.
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