Imphal, Nov. 15 -- Suspected Kuki militants allegedly opened fire towards Khamsom, a Poumai Naga settlement in Manipur's Senapati district, at approximately 5:30 pm on Saturday, triggering panic amid heightened ethnic tensions in the neighbouring districts.

No casualties had been reported at the time of filing. However, residents remained on high alert following the gunfire and separate deadly clashes in adjoining Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts over the preceding 48 hours.

Reliable local sources said the armed assailants allegedly used automatic rifles to fire towards agricultural fields belonging to Khamsom villagers.

Residents also alleged that vehicles had been seen transporting additional armed cadres towards the border area, raisi...