Imphal: Heavy exchange of fire between Assam Rifles personnel and armed militants was reported from Oksu area in Imphal East district of Manipur on March 11, official sources said.

Sources said both sides suffered some casualties but exact number was not yet known.

Police and paramilitary forces have rushed to the spot, about 25 km East of Imphal, sources said, adding that further details were still awaited.

PTI