Two houses were set on fire as fresh violence was reported in Manipur’s Imphal West district on Wednesday night, PTI has reported.

The incident took place in New Keithelmanbi, in the Patsoi police station area, around 10 p.m.

As per the report, several rounds of bullets were fired by unidentified miscreants, who fled the spot after the incident. The blaze was brought under control by security forces and fire service personnel, the police said.

The police also said that a mob of Meitei women gathered in the area following the incident but were prevented by the security forces from proceeding further, according to PTI.

Additional security has been deployed, and the situation is under control, the police said.

The state has been witnessing violence since early May.