Gunfight erupts in Manipur’s Kangpokpi during anti-poppy operation

A brief gunfight erupted in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district between ZUF-S Kamson cadres and armed Kuki groups during an anti-poppy operation, causing panic but no injuries. Gunfire alarmed nearby villagers as security forces were deployed to prevent escalation. The area remains tense amid ongoing ethnic unrest.