Ukhrul: The Kuki-Zo Council in response to the death of 11 Kuki-Zo Village Volunteers, killed by CRPF personnel in Jiribam, has announced a complete shutdown on Tuesday, November 12, from 5 AM to 6 PM.
The KZC says the shutdown is to honor the victims and convey the collective grief and solidarity of the Kuki-Zo community.
The Kuki-Zo Council has strongly condemned the incident and called for an immediate and thorough investigation to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. “The loss of our precious Kuki-Zo lives is not only a devastating blow to the families, but to the entire Kuki-Zo Community who stand united in our pursuit of peace, justice, and security. We condemn in the strongest terms the violence that took place today and call for immediate and thorough investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice,” said the council.
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In a show of solidarity, the Kuki-Zo Council has urged its community members to observe the shutdown as a mark of respect for the victims.
The Kuki-Zo Council extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and said it stands with them in their time of mourning. “Let us come together as a community, not in anger, but in solidarity, as we seek justice for those who have been lost,” the press release added.
Only essential services—medical personnel and ambulances, media representatives, as well as electric and water supply workers—are exempted from the shutdown.
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