Imphal, July 27 -- The Working Committee of Kuki Civil Society Organisations (WC-KCSOs), Ukhrul, has announced a counter economic blockade on National Highway-202 from midnight of July 26, demanding the uninterrupted movement of essential commodities to Kuki-Zo inhabited areas.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the committee said the blockade would continue until the government takes concrete steps, not just gives assurances, to ensure the free movement of essential supplies. The protest comes in response to what it described as continued restrictions on the movement of Kuki-Zo people through Naga-dominated foothill regions.

The WC-KCSOs said the decision was taken only after months of unsuccessful efforts to resolve the issue through di...