Tengnoupal CSOs Announce Indefinite Economic Blockade from May 28

The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of Tengnoupal District have announced an indefinite economic blockade in the district beginning May 28, 2026, citing the prevailing volatile situation in the state and demanding justice over the killing of three Kuki-Zo religious leaders. The CSOs includes Kuki Chief Association, Tengnoupal district; Kuki Women Union & Human Rights, Tengnoupal district; Molnoi Area Welfare Committee; Hill Tribal Council and Kuki Students Organisation, Tengnoupal district.

In a press statement issued on behalf of the general public, the CSOs expressed support for the initiatives undertaken by Kuki Inpi Manipur, which has called for a judicial enquiry into the alleged ambush and killing of the three religious leaders belonging to the Kuki-Zo community.

The organisations also demanded the safe release of hostages reportedly captured on both sides amid the ongoing tensions.

According to the statement, the indefinite economic blockade will remain in force until the hostages are safely released and justice is delivered to the deceased religious leaders.

The CSOs further appealed to the government authorities to conduct an impartial enquiry into the incident and take immediate steps to secure the release of the hostages. They stated that such measures are necessary to ensure justice and promote communal harmony in the state.

The organisations maintained that the blockade has been called in the interest of the general public and as a response to the continuing unrest in the region.