Fresh Gunfight In Manipur, Cops Say Women, Children Being Evacuated

The incident took place as several dozens of armed men opened fire on Koutruk village in the periphery of Imphal Valley.

A gun battle broke out between village volunteers of the two warring communities in ethnic-strife-torn Manipur's Imphal West district on Sunday morning, police said.

The incident took place as several dozens of armed men opened indiscriminate fire on Koutruk village in the periphery of Imphal Valley from the adjoining hills in Kangpokpi district, a police officer said.

Some of the bullets reportedly pieced walls of the homes of the villagers, he said, adding women, children and the elderly are being evacuated to safe areas nearby.