CoTU Extends Total Shutdown in Kangpokpi by Another 48 Hours

KANGPOKPI, November 2, 2026: The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has announced a further 48-hour extension of the ongoing total shutdown in Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi district, citing what it described as the government's continued failure to take concrete action over the killing of two Kuki-Zo civilians.

In an urgent public notice issued on Monday, CoTU condemned the government's alleged indecision and lack of tangible action, stating that the extension was intended to press for justice for the two victims.

The committee said schools, medical services, media and airport-related essential travel would be exempted from the shutdown.

CoTU Demands Time-Bound Action

CoTU accused the authorities of failing to respond decisively to the killings and called for immediate, concrete and time-bound action against those responsible.

The committee said the bereaved families and the community were still waiting for justice and rejected what it described as empty assurances and administrative delays.

Warns of Further Collective Action

The committee further stated that if the government failed to take action within the extended shutdown period, the Kuki-Zo community would convene a mass public meeting to deliberate on and decide its next course of action.

CoTU said any subsequent decision would be taken collectively and held the government responsible for addressing the community's demand for justice.

The notice was issued by CoTU's Department of Information and Publicity on November 2, 2026.

The allegations and demands in this report reflect CoTU's position as stated in its public notice.