Imphal, Oct. 31 -- Security operations intensified across Manipur over the weekend, with three people reportedly killed in a gunfight between suspected Kuki militants and Naga Village Guards in Noney district, while three alleged militants were arrested in separate operations in Imphal.

The fatalities were reported following a nearly five-hour exchange of fire near Taijeikaiphun Naga village under Nungba jurisdiction. According to local sources, the confrontation began in the morning and continued until the early afternoon, following two days of alleged attacks on the village.

The Naga Village Guards reportedly gained control of the position after the gunfight and recovered three AK-series rifles along with ammunition allegedly left beh...