Myanmar seals border with Manipur

The Myanmar government has sealed the border with Manipur following an attack by suspected Kuki militants on one of their immigration offices.

The October 11 incident injured three Burmese officials, two security personnel and a watchman.

Budha Chandra Singh, deputy commissioner of Manipur's Chandel district bordering Myanmar, said militants also set fire to 365 shops and residences in Namphalung bazar. They used AK-47 rifles and US-made carbines.

The Manipur government has informed the Union home and external affairs ministries about the incident.

UNI