Imphal, Oct 19 : Fresh violence erupted in Manipur on Saturday when militants attacked a village in the Jiribam district, an official confirmed. The assault, which occurred around 5 am near the Borobekra police station, involved militants using sophisticated weapons and firing indiscriminately at the village. Bombs were also reportedly deployed during the attack.

In response, personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and local police engaged in a heavy exchange of gunfire with the assailants. Additional security forces were dispatched to the area to reinforce the response.

As a precaution, security forces began evacuating elderly individuals, women, and children to safer locations amid the chaos. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.

Borobekra, situated approximately 30 km from Jiribam town, is enveloped by dense forests and mountainous terrain, making it a challenging area for security operations. The region has seen a series of violent incidents since ethnic clashes erupted in the state in May last year.

This latest outbreak of violence comes just days after discussions were held in New Delhi between legislators from the feuding Meitei and Kuki communities, aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.