Imphal, Nov. 5 -- The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills, on Thursday extended its 48-hour total shutdown in Kangpokpi district, with no exemptions, until 5 pm on November 6, despite holding talks with the Manipur government over its demands.

The shutdown brought normal life across the district to an almost complete standstill, with educational institutions remaining closed and vehicular movement severely restricted.

CoTU spokesperson Ng. Lun Kipgen said the dialogue, held following an invitation from the state government, did not yield a fully positive outcome. While the government agreed to some of the Committee's demands, it sought more time to deliberate on other key issues, he said.

Kipgen said CoTU had decided to give ...