A fresh gunfight broke out between security forces and militants in Manipur's Moreh town along the India-Myanmar border on Sunday night, police said. According to the officials, the gunfight?was initiated by the hills-based militants who launched the attack on state police forces who retaliated.
Manipur Violence: Gunfight Erupts Between Militants, Security Forces In India-Myanmar Border Town Moreh
Earlier, another?border town in the Tengnoupal district in Manipur also witnessed a heavy gunfight on January 2. Six security personnel, including a BSF jawan, were injured reportedly. They were immediately airlifted to Imphal for better treatment.
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Earlier, another?border town in the Tengnoupal district also witnessed a heavy gunfight on January 2. Six security personnel, including a BSF jawan, were injured reportedly. They were immediately airlifted to Imphal for better treatment.
Before that, the town witnessed similar gun-battles since December 30.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh had last week remarked that there were "high chances" that foreign mercenaries from Myanmar were involved in the attacks in Moreh.
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