New Delhi: Following overnight violent clashes in Manipur’s west Kangpokpi area on Monday, July 10, a policeman was killed and at least 10 sustained injuries, PTI reported.Officials quoted by the news agency said “indiscriminate firing” took place in Phayeng and Singda villages, after a brief lull between 3 am and 6 am. The firing, officials said, was aimed at villages and hills in Kangchup area of Kangpokpi district. Assam Rifles manages a buffer zone between the two villages.Security officials did not rule out the possibility of more casualties from both sides and said the exact picture could be ascertained only after the firing came to an end.Since the beginning of May, violence has been raging in Manipur. It has so far claimed over 150 lives and left several injured. Many have either fled the state or taken refuge in relief camps locally. The Manipur high court’s ruling which directed the state government to consider Scheduled Tribe status to Meiteis triggered the ethnic violence, which continues unabated.Meiteis account for about 53% of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribal Nagas and Kukis constitute another 40% of the population and reside in the hill districts.