Imphal: A fresh gunfight took place in Imphal East district of Manipur on Thursday after armed militants from Kuki villages attacked Meitei villages from four different directions.

The gunbattle began at around 10:30 pm when armed militants from Kuki villages launched an attack on Santikhongbal area, which falls under the jurisdiction of Yaingangpokpi police station.

The coordinated attack was conducted from locations of nearby hillocks, including Yaingangpokpi Uyok Ching, Thamnapokpi Uyok Ching, Sangarel village, and Natum Ching.

State forces retaliated with several rounds, resulting in an exchange of fire that lasted for around one hour. The gunfight ceased at around midnight. No casualties were reported in the incident, police said.

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