Imphal: Fresh violence broke out in Manipur on Saturday as militants attacked a village in Jiribam district, an official said.
Using sophisticated weapons, the militants opened fire, targeting the village in the vicinity of the Borobekra police station around 5 am, he said.
They also charged bombs, he added.
CRPF and police personnel retaliated and a heavy exchange of fire was underway, the official said.
Additional security forces were being rushed to the spot, he said.
No casualties have been reported so far, he said.