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In a first, Manipur soldier gets Shaurya Chakra for foiling drone attack

Summary by Times of India
An army soldier received a gallantry medal for his actions against insurgents. Naib Subedar Shankar Ram was injured while returning fire and spotting a drone. This incident highlights the growing use of armed drones by non-state actors. Insurgents are rigging commercial drones with explosives for attacks. The armed forces are procuring anti-drone systems to counter this threat.

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In a first, Manipur soldier gets Shaurya Chakra for foiling drone attack

An army soldier received a gallantry medal for his actions against insurgents. Naib Subedar Shankar Ram was injured while returning fire and spotting a drone. This incident highlights the growing use of armed drones by non-state actors. Insurgents are rigging commercial drones with explosives for attacks. The armed forces are procuring anti-drone systems to counter this threat.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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