Several towns across Nagaland and in particular, Dimapur and Kohima witnessed public in panic buying spree to stock up food during the 6-hour window period on Monday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. announced by the Confederation of Nagaland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CNCCI) Sunday.
The statewide indefinite Shutter down strike was called by CNCCI from April 28 to complement the indefinite Dimapur shutter down strike called by the Dimapur District Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on April 26.
The statewide indefinite shutter down strike was later called off in the evening by the CNCCI in response to the government’s acceptance of the DCCI’s five-point Charter of Demands, particularly addressing concerns regarding rampant extortion and summons issued to businessmen for non-compliance.
This rush to markets resulted in congested roads and traffic jams, highlighting the widespread impact of the situation.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the events, people rushed to purchase essential items without a clear understanding of the situation unfolding around them.
This underscores the importance of effective communication and coordination to mitigate such instances of panic and confusion in the future.
In Dimapur, there were reports of price hikes, especially in essential items like vegetables, as sellers took advantage of the increased demand. Additionally, dwindling stocks of food items further exacerbated the situation by Monday evening.
A similar scenario unfolded in Kohima, where the public also engaged in panic buying, reflecting the widespread impact of the apprehension that the statewide shutter down strike would continue as the government had been silent for the past several days.