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Armed militants attack Manipur village, torch homes in gunbattle
A coordinated militant attack on a village in Manipur's Naga-inhabited area left two houses destroyed on Tuesday night. Security forces engaged the armed group in an exchange of fire following the incident.
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Armed militants launched a major assault on Chawangkining Naga village around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to official sources. The attackers, described as a large contingent equipped with sophisticated weapons, targeted residential structures in the village, setting two houses ablaze during the operation.
Security forces stationed in the region quickly responded to the attack and engaged the militants in gunfire. Details of the exchange remain limited, though officials confirmed that armed personnel were deployed to contain the situation and prevent further destruction.
The incident marks another outbreak of violence in Manipur's conflict-affected zones, where militant groups have periodically clashed with state security forces. Investigations into the attack are underway to establish the identities of the attackers and determine the motive behind the assault on the civilian settlement.
No immediate reports of casualties or injuries have been made public. Authorities have increased security presence in the area following the incident and have appealed for calm among residents.