Imphal: The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) launched a non-cooperation movement against security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The move follows a Leadership Consultative Meeting held Sunday, November 15. The group acted after a 48-hour shutdown ended. The shutdown protested the deaths of two youths and a woman farmer at Taphou Kuki village. Two other civilians remain critically injured from the same attack.
CoTU plans to post village volunteers along fringe areas to watch for threats. They also threatened to block the free movement of goods and people on National Highway-2 if the government ignores their list of demands. The group claims these demands are non-negotiable. "The committee has repeatedly described its charter of demands as 'sacrosanct', maintaining that its implementation is essential for restoring peace, ensuring civilian security and bringing normalcy to the hill regions."
The group demands the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho. They want police jurisdiction fixed immediately. They also demand specific action against NSCN-IM and ZUF-K for ongoing threats to civilians. Another core requirement involves closing an alleged illegal NSCN-IM camp located at Huthrong Brigade in the Oklong area of Senapati district.
CoTU explicitly demands the withdrawal of all central and state forces currently under the command of the Senapati Superintendent of Police. They insist this current command structure failed to protect local lives. Tension remains high across the hill districts. The committee continues to push for these changes to stop further violence.
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