Manipur, March 19 -- Fresh gunfire was reported from Manipur's Sinakeithei village in Ukhrul district on Thursday afternoon, heightening tensions in the area. According to a report by Northeast Live, the incident is believed to have started around 3:20 pm IST and continued for some time, with intermittent firing reported later in the day.

Authorities and village representatives said that the situation reportedly escalated amid ongoing suspicions and counterclaims between communities in the region.

The area is under close observation after the incident.

As per the report, armed groups allegedly opened fire using automatic weapons from multiple directions, reportedly from surrounding hill ranges. In response, volunteers from the local co...