Manipur police has formed a high-level committee to investigate the deadly drone bomb attack and devise countermeasures.

About Drone Technology: It refers to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, which are aircraft that can be controlled remotely or fly autonomously

Security implications posed by Drone technology

• Drone terrorism: The affordability, maneuverability, and payload capacity of drones make them attractive tools for terrorist organizations. 
• Surveillance and Intelligence gathering: Drones are used to monitor military installations, border areas, or sensitive government facilities.
• Disruption of Critical Infrastructure: Drones can carry out cyber-attacks, electronic jamming or physical attacks to disrupt infrastructure networks.
• Cross-Border Smuggling and Trafficking: of contraband, narcotics, or illegal weapons.
  • Pakistan uses drones to smuggle  improvised explosives, weapons and drugs.
• Privacy concerns: Drones with cameras threaten privacy and security of individuals and sensitive facilities like nuclear plants.

Mitigating Drone-Related Threats 

• Counter-Drone Technology: To neutralise unauthorized or malicious drones.
• Enhance Capacity Building: Of security forces that focus on drone detection, identification, and response. 
• Public-Private Partnerships: To encourage the development of indigenous drone technology to strengthen national capabilities.