IMPHA, Feb 3: Two suspected rival militants exchanged fire near Molnom Village under Tengnoupal Police Station in Chandel District today, informed reliable sources.
According to sources, the incident happened around 7 pm when suspected militants believed to be cadres of NSCN IM attacked another militant group suspected to be fro a Kuki UG outfit, who retaliated using automatic weapons.
After a brief encounter the attackers fled and escaped from the spot, added the source.
During the encounter, one individual received a gun-shot; however, his identity is still unknown, informed the source.
Another source said that the incident happened after suspected NSCN IM ambushed and fired the other militants near the village.
A team of Police Commando also rushed to the spot after the incident. But there is no report of any arrest or recover of arms till filing of this report.
It may be mentioned that suspected NSCN IM cadres attacked the residence of former Village chief of Ngairong Village using hand grenades and automatic weapons besides killing one villager last year too.