Watch: Army's 'Eye In The Sky' Over Violence-Hit Manipur
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Manipur ethnic violence: Thousands of people have been internally displaced after ethnic violence broke out between the Meiteis and Kukis
The Indian Army has deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to keep an eye on sensitive areas in Manipur as the authorities work to restore normalcy in the violence-hit states. #EyeIntheSkyApproximately 130 columns on ground,UAVs & Helicopters for Aerial Surveillance working relentlessly to restore normalcy.Escorted move of remaining approx 6000 persons underway.Round the clock aerial surveillance continues@adgpi@easterncomd#ManipurRescue#Manipurpic.twitter.com/zgvG5r9Jyu #CurbRumoursNumerous queries on content posted on social media/ messaging apps related to #Manipur were made to us& most of them were found untrue. #IndianArmy requests everyone to rely on information disseminated through verified handles only@adgpi@easterncomd@manipurmygovpic.twitter.com/NgFZUxJCH7
Thousands of people have been internally displaced after ethnic violence broke out between the Meiteis and Kukis.
In a tweet, the Indian Army's Spear Corps gave details about the UAV operation to keep an eye on Manipur and coordinate relief and rescue of displaced people. The army said some 130 columns are on the ground.
A video feed of one of the UAVs shows how the army has been monitoring people and traffic movement on the ground.
