2 killed, 4 injured in shootout between armed groups in Manipur

Imphal, July 7 At least two people were killed and four others injured during a shootout between two armed groups in Manipur's Bishnupur-Churachandpur border areas on Friday, officials said.

The incident took place early morning near the Phougakchao Ikhai village.

The injured people have been taken to the Churachandpur hospital.

Para-military and Manipur armed police personnel immediately rushed to the area and launched a search operation to nab the armed cadres.

Further details are awaited.

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