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Kohima: People made a beeline to neighbouring Assam to buy essential commodities as the indefinite shutdown of businesses to protest “extortion” by Naga political groups threw normal life out of gear in Nagaland, with the stir entering the third day on Sunday.The shutdown was called by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) on Friday to protest against the alleged govt inaction to protect businesses in Dimapur, the commercial hub of the state.The Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CNCCI) supported the call, following which shutdowns were imposed in other districts from Saturday.Markets remained shut across the state, as a result of which people from Nagaland, especially those living along the interstate boundary with Assam, reportedly went to the neighbouring state to buy essential items.No restriction on the movement of people and traffic has been imposed. PTI

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