Kohima: Shops and other business establishments in
Nagaland’s commercial capital Dimapur started an indefinite shutdown on Friday, protesting against ‘extortion’ by underground groups.
The shutter-down call was given by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). Business associations in other districts also extended support and went for a day-long shutdown.
The DCCI said the decision was taken as there was “no end in sight to the unabated multiple taxation, intimidation and summons” by the groups.
Urging the state govt to take immediate steps, the DCCI said the law enforcement agencies can no longer afford to ignore what the business community was going through. It urged civil society organisations and the people to bear with the inconveniences and to lend support to their cause.
DCCI president Akashe K Zhimomi said the situation was peaceful. Asked if there was any response from the state govt, Zhimomi said they are still waiting for it.
In the state capital, the Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industries imposed a 12-hour shutdown of all commercial establishments, barring pharmacies and hotels. Even street vendors stayed away.
The situation was similar in most of the other districts. PTI
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