In yet another wave of violence, suspected Kuki militants have launched a fresh attack on Meitei villages in peripheral areas of Manipur. The militants, heavily armed and stationed at Napat area in Bishnupur district, opened fire in the villages of Sugnu area in Kakching district, resulting in a fierce gunbattle between security forces and the militants. Reports indicate that
Manipur violence death toll reached 68 and 321 FIRs have been registered so far in connection with the violence, said Manipur Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar.