Heavy exchange of fire reported between militant factions

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Press Trust of India Imphal
Last Updated : Nov 26 2013 | 6:00 PM IST
Heavy exchange of fire was today reported between two Naga militant factions in interior Manipur, police said.
They said the fierce gunfight between Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isac and Muivah (NSCN-IM) began after midday at Noney area in Tamenglong district.
Casualty, if any, on either side was not known, police said, adding that forces have rushed to the hilly spot.
The two factions have clashed a number of times in the recent months on the issue of dominance in the district and over ten persons belonging to both the sides have been killed so far this year.
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First Published: Nov 26 2013 | 6:00 PM IST

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