Guwahati, May 3 -- Reported by Bhadra Gogoi

Dimapur: The Inner Line Regulation Commission (ILRC) of the Naga Students' Federation (NSF) on Saturday made a firm demand for the immediate cessation of all benami business practices, including all forms of 'rent-a-local' arrangements, in Naga areas.

It warned that any entity violating this directive would be subject to public exposure in defence of 'Naga rights' and a 'lawful economic order'.

In a statement, the ILRC expressed serious concern over the continued proliferation of benami business practices, commonly understood as 'local fronting', 'proxy ownership', or 'nominee arrangements', within Naga areas.

It said that through these practices, non-local individuals operate commercial est...