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Manipur clashes leave 3 wounded; villages torched near Myanmar border
Fresh violence has erupted in Manipur's Kamjong district with armed groups clashing and torching two Tangkhul Naga villages near the Myanmar border. Three people sustained injuries in the gunfight, according to police reports.
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The escalation marks a continued deterioration of the security situation in the northeastern state's border regions. The gunfight in Kamjong district resulted in three individuals being injured, though officials did not immediately provide details on their identities or current condition.
In a separate incident, two villages inhabited by Tangkhul Nagas were set ablaze, with police confirming the destruction. The villages' proximity to the Myanmar border has raised concerns about cross-border implications and the involvement of armed groups operating in the region.
The incidents underscore the ongoing communal tensions that have periodically flared across Manipur's ethnic communities. Kamjong district, situated in the state's eastern reaches, has emerged as a flashpoint in recent clashes between rival ethnic groups.
State police said they are investigating the incidents and have deployed additional personnel to the affected areas. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities.