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.
The state government has reported that it has been circulated in certain sections of social media platforms that oil-like substances are found floating on Iril river near the upstream of Dolaithabi Dam.
In Koutruk area, 21 personnel drawn from various IRB battalions while in nearby National Sports University campus 22 personnel from Imphal West district police and 23 personnel from 7 MR were stationed.