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CoTU prolongs Kangpokpi shutdown by 48 hours, declares no exemptions amid justice protests
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 09:46 PM
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The Congress of Teachers Union (CoTU) has extended the shutdown in Kangpokpi, Manipur, for another two days, reiterating that no exemptions will be granted as protesters demand justice.
Kangpokpi district in Manipur will remain under a shutdown for an additional 48 hours after the Congress of Teachers Union (CoTU) announced an extension on Tuesday. The union reiterated that the strike will apply to all schools, colleges and related institutions without any exemptions.
CoTU officials said the extension is a response to ongoing demands for justice, though they did not specify the exact grievance prompting the protest. The union urged teachers, staff and students to observe the shutdown strictly, warning of disciplinary action against anyone who violates the order.
Local authorities have been informed of the extended shutdown and are preparing to enforce the ban. Traffic and public transport in Kangpokpi are expected to be affected, and residents have been advised to limit movement during the period.
The move comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with community leaders calling for a swift resolution to the underlying issues. CoTU has emphasized that the shutdown will remain in force until its demands are addressed.
No further details on the timeline for lifting the shutdown have been provided, and the union has asked the media to respect the decision and refrain from speculation.
CoTU officials said the extension is a response to ongoing demands for justice, though they did not specify the exact grievance prompting the protest. The union urged teachers, staff and students to observe the shutdown strictly, warning of disciplinary action against anyone who violates the order.
Local authorities have been informed of the extended shutdown and are preparing to enforce the ban. Traffic and public transport in Kangpokpi are expected to be affected, and residents have been advised to limit movement during the period.
The move comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with community leaders calling for a swift resolution to the underlying issues. CoTU has emphasized that the shutdown will remain in force until its demands are addressed.
No further details on the timeline for lifting the shutdown have been provided, and the union has asked the media to respect the decision and refrain from speculation.