Guwahati, April 28 -- The Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) has called for a 12-hour total shutdown in Manipur's Kangpokpi district following the death of a Kuki community member.

Reports indicate that one person from the Kuki community was killed and three others injured in a clash with Meitei groups at Bethel village in the Koubru mountain range.

The deceased, identified as Pu Lammang Kipgen, was a village volunteer according to COTU.

In a statement, COTU blamed "unprovoked attacks by secessionist Meitei terrorists and the Arambai Tenggol with tactical and logistical support from the State Police" for the death. They have called for a 12-hour shutdown "as a mark of respect" for the deceased.

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