DIMAPUR: The New Market Business Owners’ Association (NMBOA) has strongly condemned the abduction of Altaf Hussain, who runs a rice hotel at New Market, Dimapur, by unidentified persons on October 28 at around 7 a.m.
In a statement issued through its Media Cell, the association expressed serious concern over the incident, stating that such criminal activities had created fear and anxiety among the business community. It maintained that the safety and security of every citizen, particularly business owners and traders, must be ensured and that such acts of lawlessness should not be tolerated.
The association appealed to all law-enforcing agencies to take immediate and necessary action to trace and safely rescue Hussain and apprehend those responsible at the earliest, ensuring that they are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
It also urged the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) to stand united in support of the business community and extend cooperation in addressing the incident.
The association further appealed to the Gaon Burah (GB), the concerned ward councillor and the New Market business community to extend full support and cooperation to the authorities by sharing any relevant information that could help identify and apprehend the abductors.
Expressing solidarity with Hussain and his family during the difficult time, the association urged the public to remain calm, cooperate with the authorities and stand united against criminal activities. The association reiterated its demand for swift action, justice and the safe return of Hussain.
Friday, October 30, 2026