Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Press Release of Sikkim Chamber of Commerce

GANGTOK, SIKKIM

Ref No. SCC/2013-14/
March 4, 2014.

PRESS RELEASE

The Business Establishments and traders voluntarily decided to close down their Shops and offices following yesterday’s incident at M.G. Marg, Gangtok. The Sikkim Chamber of Commerce called for a meeting in response to the closure of MG Marg and took stock of the situation. The traders informed that the closure was due to fear and in anticipation that similar incidents might take place today also.

The Members of Sikkim Chamber of Commerce and traders called upon the Chief Secretary of Sikkim, Smt. R. Ongmu and appraised her about the situation. The Chief Secretary asked the delegates to keep calm and ensured to provide required security at Market areas and asked to open the shops without Fear.

In later half of the day the District Collector East and SP East took stock of the situation and promised to provide adequate security. The SCC and traders have decided to open their shops and business establishment from tomorrow i.e. 05/03/14. The Sikkim Chamber of Commerce also extends gratitude towards the Chief Secretary of Sikkim and District administration for their prompt action and support
Sincerely,

Ashok Sarda
President
Sikkim Chamber of Commerce
M-9800061115

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