Imphal: Unidentified armed men fired multiple rounds in Manipur’s Churachandpur-Bishnupur border area on Wednesday night, prompting security forces to launch a joint operation.
The incident occurred near Phouljang/Gothol, causing panic after shots were aimed at a Phougakchao Awang Leikai army post.
“Unidentified armed men on Wednesday night fired several rounds of gunshots in the peripheral areas of Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts,” officials said. Several rounds were fired near Phouljang/Gothol in Bishnupur district, bordering Churachandpur. “We are trying to locate the source of the firing and its target,” officials added, noting that the fresh gunfire near the foothills triggered fear and panic among locals.
A Manipur police bulletin reported that on March 25, 2026, at approximately 11:40 PM, suspected armed Kuki militants opened fire in the Phouljang/Gothol area, directing their shots towards an Indian Army post in Phougakchao Awang Leikai.
The Indian Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (58th Battalion), deployed in the area, responded swiftly by returning fire, resulting in an exchange that lasted approximately 30 minutes.
From the early hours of March 26, 2026, a combined operation was launched by the Indian Army, CRPF, Manipur Police, and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) in the area where the firing occurred and the adjoining hill areas.
The situation continues to be closely monitored, and security forces will continue operations in the surrounding hills.
Civilians are requested to refrain from spreading rumours and to verify information before sharing.