Nagaland companies initiate an indefinite closure in protest against extortion

Nagaland companies initiate an indefinite closure in protest against extortion

The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CNCCI) issued an appeal for the other districts to join the closure, which was first seen on Friday in the state's economic hub of Dimapur.

It demanded that the government act quickly to put an end to the underground organizations' "unabated" threats, extortions, and summonses.

An indefinite closure of commercial facilities in Nagaland started on Saturday in protest against extortion by underground gangs, closing markets and private offices in the process.

The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CNCCI) issued an appeal for the other districts to join the closure, which was first seen on Friday in the state's economic hub of Dimapur.

According to the CNCI, extortion-related harassment of the business sector is unacceptable.

It demanded that the government act quickly to put an end to the underground organizations' "unabated" threats, extortions, and summonses.

As to the CNCI, the closure has not affected banks, educational institutions, government agencies, or hospitals.

State Home Commissioner Vikeyie Kenya said that several factions, the majority of which have signed ceasefire agreements with the government, have "emerged to the notice" of the government that the "rampant collection of taxes" from enterprises, notably in Dimapur, has created an intolerable scenario.

He ordered the police to take strict action, saying, "Such activities reflect adversely on the law enforcing agency as well as on the state government."

In order for the Ceasefire Monitoring Group to take necessary action, he gave the district administrations and the police instructions to report any violations of the ceasefire ground rules.

Following their discovery of extortion under the National Security Act (NSA), police should keep detaining "underground cadres," according to Kenya.

According to him, the Dimapur police commissioner was requested to send out IRBn staff and step up patrols in market areas in order to boost public trust.

He said that the government had also instructed the police commissioner to establish a dedicated cell to handle just extortion-related cases.

The state government has already issued directives of this kind, according to the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI).

"However, considering that of the government continued insincerity, it does not seem to hold any water," it added.

It also said that the government's failure to take appropriate action would result in the closure lasting indefinitely.