Civil society organisations back Kuki Inpi Manipur’s demand for judicial inquiry, say shutdown to continue until hostages are freed and justice delivered
Edited by: St. Ginth Haokip, Kukiland Expres Desk
Tengnoupal, May 27, 2026
Several civil society organisations in Tengnoupal district will enforce an indefinite economic blockade from May 28, demanding a judicial probe into the killing of three Kuki religious leaders and the release of hostages held amid the ongoing unrest in Manipur.
In a joint press statement issued on May 27, the organisations said they were endorsing the initiatives undertaken by Kuki Inpi Manipur.
“The Civil Society Organisations of Tengnoupal District announced indefinite economic blockade in the district effective from 28th May, 2026 until the hostages are safely release and justice is delivered to the three religious leaders,” the statement said.
The organisations also urged government authorities to conduct an impartial inquiry into the killings and take immediate steps to secure the release of the hostages in the interest of communal harmony in the state.
The statement was jointly signed by leaders of multiple organisations, including the Kuki Chiefs’ Association, Kuki Women Union Tengnoupal, United NGOs Mission Council, Hill Tribal Council Moreh and Kuki Students’ Organisation Tengnoupal District.
Edited By: Lulun Haokip
Kukiland Express Desk
