Imphal : United Naga Council, the apex Naga body in the region has asked the Committee on Tribals Unity (CoTU) to lift the indefinite economic blockade being imposed on the NHs passing in the state. The persistent ongoing economic blockade being imposed by the CoTU be lifted immediately in the interest of all communities living in the state, James Hau, Information and Publicity Secretary, United Naga Council, in a statement issued on Wednesday said.

CoTU, a KukiZo body, has been imposing an indefinite economic blockade on NHs passing in Manipur since August 18 demanding the availability of essential commodities in the Kui-Zo inhabited areas of Manipur. The UNC also draws the attention of the state government and two warring communities – the Meiteis and Kukis for immediate redressal in the greater interest of all the communities living in the state.

The UNC states that the governments at the center and state should initiate necessary steps to ensure the uninterrupted supply of essential commodities throughout the length and breadth of the state. Unwarranted checking / frisking / detentions / unloading of essential commodities and various strictures imposed upon Naga people in sporadic areas and unabated illegal taxation/extortion towards the commuters and suppliers of essential commodities along the NH and inter-district highways should be stopped once and for all.  

The state and central governments must also address the grievances including non-availability of life-saving drugs and essential commodities being faced by the Kuki-Zo community as demanded by the CoTU.

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