Authorities in Kangpokpi, Manipur, are hopeful that the return of a deceased youth’s body to his family will quell the ongoing protests and blockades in the district. The situation remains tense as the Kuki-Zo community continues to push for a separate hill state, a move that challenges the existing Constitutional framework. In response, officials are actively working to facilitate dialogue between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in order to find a resolution that aligns with the Constitutional provisions. The efforts are aimed at fostering peace and harmony in the region amid the persistent demands for a separate state.