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Imphal: Ethnic tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities in Manipur's Ukhrul and Kamjong districts have reportedly spread closer to the India-Myanmar border, with houses in a Kuki village allegedly set ablaze on Tuesday, officials said.

According to reports, Molnoi, a Kuki village located across the border in Myanmar near Kamjong district was torched on May 12, allegedly by cadres of the NSCN (Eastern Frontier). Videos and messages related to the incident circulated widely on social media during the day.

In an evening statement, Manipur Police clarified that Molnoi village lies in Myanmar, around 2 km from Border Pillar No. 113 near Kamjong district and stated that the incident did not tak...