The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has announced a three-day economic blockade in Kangpokpi district, set to begin at midnight on October 7 and continue until October 9, 2025. The decision comes after what the organization describes as the government’s failure to respond to demands for enhanced security following the abduction of a tribal resident earlier this month.
Kamginlen Chongloi was abducted from Makhan Village near Indira Gandhi National Tribal University on October 2, 2025. In response, CoTU issued a 48-hour ultimatum to authorities demanding immediate action to improve security in the area. The deadline expired on October 4 without any visible government response, prompting the committee to escalate its protest.
In a press communique released on October 6, CoTU cited the inaction of the Ministry of Home Affairs as the main reason for the blockade. The organization stated that “the reluctance of the Ministry of Home Affairs to address the security preparedness at the buffer zones between the two geographical divides undermines the fears and insecurities of the Kuki-Zo in the region.” 
