Imphal, Aug. 3 -- The Working Committee of Kuki Civil Society Organisations (WCKCSOs), Ukhrul, has given the Manipur government a 48-hour ultimatum to end what it described as the selective blockade of essential supplies to Kuki-Zo villages, warning of a total shutdown if its demands are not met.

The deadline began at 12 am on August 3 and will end at 12 am on August 5. The organisation said it would launch an indefinite area shutdown if the movement of food, medicines and other essential commodities is not fully restored by then.

In a statement, the WCKCSOs alleged that certain Tangkhul and Meitei groups had set up checkpoints at Seijang, Yaingangpokpi, Wunghon and Shokvao along National Highway-202, restricting the transport of essent...