NL-DIMAPUR-BANDH
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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.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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