Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi: An umbrella body of the Kuki tribes in Manipur said they have called off the “indefinite shutdown” imposed after the March 8 clash between the Kuki tribes and the security forces over the Centre’s order to allow free movement in the crisis-hit state. The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) in a statement on Thursday said they will keep opposing the Centre’s decision to allow free movement of people in Manipur, though they ended the indefinite shutdown imposed in areas where the Kuki tribes are dominant. The indefinite shutdown did not affect other areas in Manipur, officials said. “… We would like to officially announce the lifting of the indefinite shutdown previously called by the Kuki-Zo Council w.e.f 07.30 pm of 13th March 2025. The decision to end the shutdown comes after careful deliberation. However, it is imperative to make it clear that while the shutdown has been lifted, the Free Movement, as announced by the Home Ministry shall be vehemently opposed by the Kuki-Zo people, as it undermines and dilutes the justice process,” the KZC …