Imphal, Oct. 29 -- A 48-hour shutdown will begin across Manipur's Kangpokpi district at 5 pm on Thursday, October 29, following the alleged abduction of two Kuki youths on Wednesday.

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) announced the shutdown in an official notice, demanding the immediate, safe and unconditional release of the two youths.

The committee identified them as Tinginlun Chongloi, 21, and Paoginlal Hangsing, 20, both residents of Taphou Kuki village.

According to CoTU, Naga militants intercepted and abducted the youths between Hengbung and Taphou Kuki village. The committee urged the state administration to take immediate steps to rescue them.

The shutdown will close educational institutions, markets, commercial establishmen...