Ten suspected Kuki militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Monday, the state police said in a statement. A Central Reserve Police Force officer, identified as Sanjeev Kumar, was also injured during the exchange of fire and was taken to Silchar Medical College in Assam.

Imphal/IBNS: At least 10 suspected Kuki insurgents were killed in an encounter with security forces in Manipur's Jibram district on Monday, the Manipur Police said.

Initial reports indicated that 10 militants died in the gunfight that followed after the CRPF retaliated to the attack, the people said. A CRPF jawan is also reported to have sustained injuries in the operation.

At least 11 armed Kuki militants and a CRPF jawan were killed in a fierce gun battle that erupted on Monday in Manipur's Jiribam district.

At least 11 suspected Kuki militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district today, according to an NDTV report. The situation remains fluid, with more details awaited.

Two CRPF personnel were also injured. The encounter took place at Jakurador Karong in the Borobekra sub-division.

At least 11 suspected Kuki insurgents were shot dead in an encounter with the security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district on Monday, sources said. According to reports, the suspected Kuki insurgents in the Assam-bordering area also injured a few Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.