Manipur, March 19 -- Gunfights were reported at multiple locations in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Thursday, including in Sinakeithei village, with police saying the clashes involved armed groups suspected to be from the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities, according to a report by Hindustan Times.

The 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.

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