A second Manipur Police commando has died amid renewed violence in Moreh, a town located a few hundred meters from the Myanmar border.

Two other commandos, both critically injured, have been airlifted to Imphal for treatment.

The commando who died late Wednesday has been identified as Takhellambam Saileshwore, sources told PTI, while the first was named by Manipur Police as 32-year-old Wangkhem Somorjit Meetei.

The commandos came under heavy fire this morning, with attackers also using RPGs, or rocket-propelled grenades, reports said.

The violence comes around 48 hours after police arrested two Kukis for their role in the October killing of a police officer, Chingtham Anand Kumar, triggering massive protests by Kuki-Zo groups.

Hundreds of Kukis took to the streets of Moreh today to demand the release of the men who were arrested, one of whom is reportedly a member of the BJP.

The Indian town of Moreh and Tamu on the Myanmar side are separated by less than half a kilometer.