Starlink faces regulatory trouble in India as its satellite communication devices have been found with insurgents and drug smugglers. The company has declined to provide ownership details of the devices, citing data privacy laws. Authorities are taking steps to address security concerns and have sought more information from Starlink before granting license approval.
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