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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 13 2009:
Pharmacists in Imphal downed their shutters from today following monetary demand from a KCP faction.
The shut down had also been witnessed on May 1 after the UG group demanded Rs 10 lakhs from each stockist.
However, the following day, police broke down the locks and forced open the chemist shops.
Subsequently, the UG group slashed down the demanded amount to Rs 5 lakhs.
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Still, as they are not in any position to entertain the demand, members of Manipur Chemist and Druggists Association had also staged a Wakat Meepham at Keishampat Junction on May 7 appealing to the UG group to withdraw the demand.
However, the latest closure of chemist shops has come about after the UG group which has once again cut down the demanded amount to Rs 3 lakhs categorically told the pharmacists to shut down if they are still in no position to meet the demand.
Wholesalers and retailers have also joined in the shut down from today.
On being contacted, senior SP of Imphal West L Kailun said though the pharmacists as well as Ngari (fermented fish) wholesalers have not lodged formal complaint on the shut down, cases have been registered on the matter by the police and investigation on to nab the culprits.
"During a meeting held today with representatives of the to business communities, we have assured that security will be provided in ferrying their goods along the National highway 39, if necessary", the senior police officer said, adding that at Imphal markets, police have been kept on high alert to ensure no subversive activities are carried out against the businessmen.
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