Police party attacked in Manipur

Suspected militants today fired at a police party deployed for the visit of Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam in Tamenglong district of Manipur, a senior police official said.

Police returned the fire, triggering a gunbattle.

"About 8.30 AM, suspected militants fired at a police advance party which was deployed there in view of Deputy Chief Minister's visit in the area. Our forces fired back. There are no reports of casualties so far," he said.