Imphal, May 2 -- The Kuki-Zo outfits have announced plans to observe the second anniversary of the ethnic strife that began in Manipur on May 3, 2023.

They will mark the day in various forms and styles to press their demands and honor those who lost their lives.

The Zomi Students' Federation (ZSF) and Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO) have called for a total shutdown across Kuki-Zo dominated areas on May 3, 2025.

They urged all educational institutions and business establishments to close in remembrance of the ethnic violence that erupted between the Kukis and Meiteis two years ago.

Churachandpur district, considered the epicenter of the violence, has witnessed over 260 deaths to date.

In a joint statement, the two student groups urg...