India, Oct. 21 -- Several houses were set on fire in an abandoned village in Manipur's Kamjong district early Wednesday, triggering fresh concerns amid continuing tensions between the Kuki and Naga communities.

According to police, suspected militants allegedly set fire to houses in Khoikai Kuki village, located near Chassad village, at around 5.30 am.

The village had been deserted after residents fled amid escalating clashes between the two tribal communities, police said.

The extent of the damage and the identities of those responsible were yet to be established. Authorities are expected to assess the damage as the situation remains tense in the affected area.

Ethnic clashes between Kuki and Naga communities have reportedly claimed...