Fresh Violence Hits Manipur; Heavy Cross-Firing Reported at Tri-Junction

Imphal: Fresh violence erupted in Manipur on Saturday with heavy cross-firing reported since 8am at tri-junction of Imphal East, Kangpokpi, and Ukhrul districts, particularly at Moirangpurel in Imphal East and Kangpokpi.

After two days of cross-firing between Heirok in Thoubal District and Tengnoupal, situation escalated today at Moirangpurel, where armed miscreants from Kangpokpi and Imphal East clashed with each or.

violence continued past 1 PM as village volunteers from valley districts retaliated against armed militants from Kangpokpi.

According to villagers, conflict was instigated by Kuki militants who'd “built bunkers near ir settlement”, prompting village volunteers to respond, which in turn led to confrontation.

Manipur police vehicles too were reportedly targetted as officials arrived on spot to tackle situation.

While members of Kuki community were believed to have fled spot, at least two injured militants were reportedly neutralised.

With government and security agencies having taken control of area, situation has been brought under control.