Peace Pact Signed With 8 Tribal Militant Groups Of Assam
NDTV
The groups are in ceasefire since 2012 and living in designated camps.
The Centre on Thursday signed an agreement with eight tribal militant organisations based in Assam to bring a lasting peace in some areas of the state.
The tripartite agreement among the central and state governments and the eight groups, including All Adivasi National Liberation Army, Adivasi Cobra Militant of Assam, Birsa Commando Force, Santhal Tiger Force, and Adivasi People's Army, was signed here in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma among others.
The groups are in ceasefire since 2012 and living in designated camps.
"I am sure signing of the agreement will usher in a new era of peace and harmony in Assam," Sarma said.
