Williamnagar: GNLA military commander Sohan D Shira has ordered the closure of all dry fish markets in Williamnagar town for non-payment of the amount demanded from them. Sources have informed that the GNLA is demanding Rs 3 lakh from each of the dry fish sellers which they are unable to pay.
Other business persons too have received extortion notes but have refrained from giving any information to the police for fear of retribution from GNLA. However police are in the know since most dry fish shops have decided to down their shutters.
Meanwhile additional police forces have been deployed in Williamnagar bazar to instil confidence among the dry fish merchants. Police have been patrolling the bazaar area during business hours. It is also learnt that representatives of the dry fish merchants and other business persons deliver the extorted amount to the family members of Sohan.
Police have not been able to find out the exact date and time when the money is delivered to the GNLA and/or family members of the cadres/ sympathisers/supporters. The business community is in the grip of a fear psychosis and refuse to divulge any information about the modus operandi in which the extortion is being carried out.
