Imphal, March 26 -- Suspected armed Kuki militants opened fire near Phouljang and Gothol, targeting an Indian Army post in Phougakchao Awang Leikai, said Manipur Police on Thursday.

The incident occured late on Wednesday night.

In a post shared on X, Manipur Police wrote, "On 25 March 2026, at approximately 11:40 PM, suspected armed Kuki militants opened fire in the general area of Phouljang/Gothol, directing their fire towards an Indian Army post in Phougakchao Awang Leikai."

The statement added that the Indian Army and the 58th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) "responded swiftly by returning fire towards the source, resulting in an exchange that lasted approximately 30 minutes".

Manipur Police further said, "From...