On October 29, the Kuki-Zo civil society and tribal organisation had called a 48-hour shutdown in the district, which was later extended for another 24 hours last Saturday. (ANI/File)

Accusing the government of failing to deliver justice for the abduction and murder of two Kuki-Zo civilians , the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) on Monday prolonged its total shutdown in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district by another 48 hours.

Essential services, including schools, healthcare, media, and airport-bound transit, have been exempted from the shutdown.

On October 29, the Kuki-Zo civil society and tribal organisation had called a 48-hour shutdown in the district, which was later extended for another 24 hours last Saturday.

The CoTU accused authorities of failing to act decisively despite the gravity of the crime, leaving the victims’ families and the Kuki-Zo community waiting for justice.…