Manipur violence: Fresh firing reported at Senjam Chirang under Imphal West district, 2 reportedly injured

Manipur violence: Fresh firing reported at Senjam Chirang under Imphal West district, 2 reportedly injured

A fresh incident of violence erupted in Manipur’s Imphal West district in the wee hours of August 3 after heavy firing was reported on both sides, according to sources.

Manipur violence (File Photo)Manipur violence (File Photo)
India TodayNE
  • Aug 03, 2023,
  • Updated Aug 03, 2023, 10:19 AM IST

A fresh incident of violence erupted in Manipur’s Imphal West district in the wee hours of August 3 after heavy firing was reported on both sides, according to sources.

Sources further stated that a gun firing ensued at Senjam Chirang under Imphal West district today morning at around 5 am with firing still underway

Two people have reportedly sustained injuries during the gun fight which includes one village defence protection force personnel and other being a Manipur Police personnel, according to a reliable source.

Meanwhile, the situation in Manipur continues to remain tense as intermittent firing, incidents of arson have been reported from the periphery areas of the violence-hit state.

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