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Manipur CoTU pauses shutdown, sets 7-day deadline for govt over Kuki youths' killing
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 04:38 PM
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The Coordinating Committee of Trade Unions (CoTU) in Manipur has temporarily suspended its state-wide shutdown following the killing of two Kuki youths. The body has issued a final notice to the state government, demanding concrete action within seven days.
The Coordinating Committee of Trade Unions (CoTU) in Manipur has decided to pause its ongoing state-wide shutdown in response to the recent killing of two Kuki youths. The decision to suspend the protest comes after the incident sparked significant tension and calls for accountability within the state.
In a formal communication, CoTU has issued a strict deadline to the Manipur government, granting them seven days to take decisive action regarding the incident. The committee emphasized that this pause is conditional and contingent upon the authorities' response to their demands.
The body warned that if the government fails to act within the stipulated timeframe, the shutdown will resume with full force. This development highlights the continued volatility in the region, where trade unions play a pivotal role in addressing communal and social grievances.
The killing of the two youths has drawn widespread attention, with various groups demanding a thorough investigation and swift justice. The coming week is expected to be crucial in determining whether the state administration can restore stability or if further unrest is likely to erupt.
In a formal communication, CoTU has issued a strict deadline to the Manipur government, granting them seven days to take decisive action regarding the incident. The committee emphasized that this pause is conditional and contingent upon the authorities' response to their demands.
The body warned that if the government fails to act within the stipulated timeframe, the shutdown will resume with full force. This development highlights the continued volatility in the region, where trade unions play a pivotal role in addressing communal and social grievances.
The killing of the two youths has drawn widespread attention, with various groups demanding a thorough investigation and swift justice. The coming week is expected to be crucial in determining whether the state administration can restore stability or if further unrest is likely to erupt.