Wed Sep 18 04:36:52 UTC 2024: ## Suspected Militants Attack Village in Manipur, No Injuries Reported
**Imphal, Manipur:** A fresh attack by suspected militants was reported in Mongbung Meitei village in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Tuesday evening. The militants opened fire with sophisticated weapons around 7 pm, prompting a retaliatory response from village volunteers.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the exchange of fire. Security forces were immediately deployed to the area and managed to bring the situation under control by 8 pm.
Local villagers have reported multiple drone sightings over Mongbung Meitei village in recent days.
In a separate incident on Monday, security forces conducted search operations in Chanung and C Zoulen villages in Imphal East district, seizing a locally made single-barrel firearm, an SLR magazine, and live ammunition.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have urged villagers to cooperate with security forces during their ongoing operations.
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