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Crime
Manipur’s Kangpokpi Declares 48‑Hour Shutdown After Kidnapping of Two Kuki Youths
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 01:38 AM
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In Kangpokpi, Manipur, local civic group CoTU has called for a 48‑hour shutdown following the kidnapping of two Kuki youths. The incident has sparked protests and demands for swift action.
Kangpokpi, a town in the Indian state of Manipur, has been rocked by the kidnapping of two Kuki youths, prompting local civic group CoTU to call for a 48‑hour shutdown. The abduction, which took place earlier this week, has drawn widespread attention from residents and authorities alike.
CoTU’s announcement of a shutdown comes as a response to the alleged abduction and the community’s demand for a thorough investigation. The organization has urged residents to stay indoors and has called on law‑enforcement agencies to intensify their search for the missing youths.
Police officials have confirmed that they are actively pursuing leads and have set up a task force to locate the abducted individuals. The authorities have also requested the public to provide any information that could aid the investigation.
The incident has heightened tensions in the region, with local leaders expressing concern over the safety of the community. The shutdown is expected to disrupt daily activities, including markets and schools, for the next two days.
Authorities have assured the public that they are working diligently to resolve the situation and restore normalcy in Kangpokpi as soon as possible.
CoTU’s announcement of a shutdown comes as a response to the alleged abduction and the community’s demand for a thorough investigation. The organization has urged residents to stay indoors and has called on law‑enforcement agencies to intensify their search for the missing youths.
Police officials have confirmed that they are actively pursuing leads and have set up a task force to locate the abducted individuals. The authorities have also requested the public to provide any information that could aid the investigation.
The incident has heightened tensions in the region, with local leaders expressing concern over the safety of the community. The shutdown is expected to disrupt daily activities, including markets and schools, for the next two days.
Authorities have assured the public that they are working diligently to resolve the situation and restore normalcy in Kangpokpi as soon as possible.