Imphal: The Working Committee of the Kuki Civil Society Organisations (WCKCSOs) has lifted its indefinite economic blockade on National Highway-102 in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, allowing private vehicle traffic to resume.
The decision came shortly after the Foothill Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC) suspended its own road blockade following a meeting with the state government.
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The WCKCSOs had enforced the blockade on August 8 in response to travel restrictions imposed on the Kuki-Zo people in Naga-inhabited areas since July 15.
While the economic blockade is now over, travel for the Meitei community in Kuki-dominated areas, particularly in the Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts, remains restricted.
These restrictions have been in place since the communal violence began on May 3, 2023.
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In related news, authorities reported that security forces are continuing to conduct search operations and area patrols in vulnerable regions across multiple districts.
A security convoy was also provided for 487 vehicles carrying essential supplies along National Highway-37 to ensure their safe passage.
A total of 112 checkpoints have been set up in various districts in both the hills and the valley. Police have not reported any detentions at these checkpoints.