Govt extends peace pact with NDFB(P) for six months

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 23 2016 | 7:07 PM IST
The pact for suspension of operations with the Assam's Bodo insurgent group NDFB(P) was today extended by the government till December 31.
A meeting of Joint Monitoring Group consisting of representatives of the Centre, government of Assam and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (Progressive) was held here today.
The observance of agreed ground rules for suspension of the operations was reviewed.
"After discussions, it was agreed to extend suspension of operations for a period of six months up to December 31, 2016," a Home Ministry official said.
The NDFB(P) has been under peace pactwith the government for the last few years after laying down arms to find a lasting solution to their demands.
Another faction of the group, NDFB (S), however, continues to indulge in subversive activities.
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First Published: Jun 23 2016 | 7:07 PM IST

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