Three Kuki militants killed in fresh Manipur gunfire clash, police recover weapons

Three Kuki militants were shot dead in a fresh gunfire clash in <b>Manipur</b> on Thursday, police said, and they recovered <b>four automatic assault rifles</b>, a single‑barrel rifle, a drone, ammunition and improvised explosives. The shootout took place in a conflict‑prone area of the state where ethnic tensions have flared. Police described the recovered arms as evidence of a well‑armed group and have launched an inquiry to identify the perpetrators. The deadly encounter heightens security concerns for residents and may prompt tighter patrols in the region.