Imphal, June 20 -- A woman from the Kuki community was killed when a stray bullet hit her during an exchange of fire between security forces and suspected Kuki militants in Chingphei area of Churachandpur district in Manipur on Thursday, officials said. The incident took place shortly after a farmer sustained bullet injuries in firing by suspected Kuki militants in Bishnupur district. Around 3.30pm, an encounter broke out between security forces and Kuki militants, officials said. During the exchange of fire, the woman, identified as Hoikholhing Haokip, was struck by a stray bullet and was rushed to the Churachandpur District Hospital where she succumbed to injuries. While there was no official confirmation on the circumstances that led to ...