Imphal, Nov. 15 -- The Native People's Committee, Manipur (NPCM), in coordination with Hill and Valley Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has called a 24-hour statewide general shutdown from midnight on November 15 to midnight on November 16 to protest the killing of four Naga persons in Ukhrul and demand justice for the victims.

In a press release issued on Sunday, the NPCM condemned the killings, expressed condolences to the bereaved families and extended solidarity to the Naga community and other indigenous communities of Manipur.

The committee said the shutdown is intended to demand immediate action against those responsible and measures to prevent similar incidents.

The strike will begin at 12 am on November 16 and continue until...