A government-run school in Churachandpur district of Manipur, which was shut for nearly 10 months since May 3 last year following the outbreak of the ongoing violence in the state, reopened in a new location on Friday.
A violent exchange of gunfire erupted in Tangsang Hill range, Imphal East, between suspected Kuki militants and local defense volunteers. A volunteer sustained injuries in the crossfire.
The gunfight took place between suspected Kuki militants and village defence volunteers at Tangsang hill range, which is located in between Imphal East and Kangpokpi district.