Imphal, Dec 23: To bring normalcy in the state, the Manipur government has now opened up the highways from the valley region to the hill region for normal public transport, after putting additional security forces along the highway.
However, the Kuki-Zo civil society groups have opposed the move.
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) has decided to seal the entire Churachandpur district, which would block the state government from posting more forces and opening the routes, citing concerns over possible disruption during the Christmas season.
The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has been imposing economic blockades along the national highway which passes through Kangpokpi off and on. For now, the public transport movement will be through convoys.
Another Kuki group has said it will continue its “economic blockade” of the Kangpokpi stretch, 45 km from Imphal, though several vehicles passed through on Saturday amid heavy security.
The Supreme Court on November 29 specifically pointed out the role of some civil society groups in keeping tensions in Manipur simmering, during a hearing on burying bodies.
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