NL-DIMAPUR-BANDH

Normal life was affected in

Dimapur, Nagaland's largest town and commercial hub, during

the 12-hour bandh called by the Public Action Committee (PAC)

on Monday, officials said.

The bandh was called by PAC under the aegis of Naga

Council Dimapur (NCD), the apex tribal body of Dimapur to

contain multiple taxation, syndicate system, extortions,

abductions in Dimapur, a statement issued the media cell of

PAC said.

The PAC statement said that the bandh was called to

send a strong message that the public is tired of multiple

taxation, extortions and incidents of kidnappings taking place

in Dimapur.

All business establishments, including banks,

educational institutions and government offices remained

closed, it said.

However, only those students appearing for various

examinations were exempted from the purview of the bandh, it

added.

PAC Convenor Vekhosayi Nyekha said the bandh passed

off peacefully and there were no reports of any untoward

incidents.

He also apologised to all those who were affected

during the bandh.

The PAC look forward to cooperation from the public

even in the near future, he added.

The district administration and the police had made

elaborate security arrangements for the safety of tourists and

passengers travelling by trains and flights.

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