By NE NOW NEWS
Guwahati: The ongoing complete shutdown in Kuki-Zo inhabited areas has been extended from midnight of May 25, 2026, by Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) and civil society groups in Kangpokpi.
The decision was taken at a Joint Council meeting, according to a statement issued on Monday.
KIM said the decision was taken at a Joint Council meeting, adding that authorities had failed to respond even after nearly 12 days of shutdowns, protests, and appeals linked to the killing of three Kuki-Zo church leaders and the alleged detention of several individuals.
According to KIM, the shutdown will continue until the perpetrators are identified and brought to justice. The organisation also demanded the safe and unconditional release of all detained Kuki-Zo individuals.
It further accused the authorities of failing to address community concerns, warning that civil society groups may intensify protests if their demands are ignored.
The organisation, however, clarified that services such as healthcare, medical emergencies, media operations, and security-related movements will not be disrupted.
The organisation sought public support, saying the movement aims to uphold fairness, restore peace in the region, and safeguard human dignity.