NET Web DeskImphal, August 3: Escalating pressure on the Manipur Government, the Kuki Civil Society Organisations Working Committee (WCKCSOs)-Ukhrul on Sunday issued a 48-hour ultimatum, warning that it would enforce a total shutdown from August 5 if authorities fail to end what it described as a “selective economic blockade” allegedly targeting Kuki-Zo people in Ukhrul district. The committee categorically stated that its ongoing Counter Economic Blockade has no connection whatsoever with the United Naga Council’s (UNC) blockade on National Highway-2, asserting that the two agitations stem from entirely different issues. The WCKCSOs-Ukhrul alleged that certain Tangkhul and Meitei groups have imposed a selective blockade at Seijang, Yaingangpokpi, Wunghon and Sokvao along NH-202, deliberately obstructing the movement of essential commodities meant for the Kuki-Zo community in Ukhrul district. It warned that failure by the Government to “separately, directly and effectively” restore unrestricted movement of essential commodities would compel the organisation to launch a total shutdown across the area from 12 a.m. on August 5. Issuing a final warning, the WCKCSOs-Ukhrul said the Government now faces a clear choice — immediately end the alleged selective economic blockade against the Kuki-Zo people of Ukhrul or bear sole responsibility for the consequences arising from continued inaction.