Imphal, March 19 -- Gunfights broke out at multiple locations in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Thursday between armed groups suspected to belong to the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities, police said, adding that the clashes were still ongoing at three locations, including Mongket Chepu village.

A gunfight broke out between suspected Kuki militants and Tangkhul Naga village volunteers after the militants, armed with heavy weapons, tried to enter Sirarakhong village around 4 pm. The gunfight continued for around 10 minutes.

Gunfire was also heard in the Lungter hill range of Sinakeithei village, a Tangkhul Naga village, at around 5 pm.

"It could be a coordinated attack, we heard sounds of automatic assault rifles and Kartoos (single-barr...