DIMA HALAM DAOGAH MILITANTS IN ASSAM PROPOSE CESSATION OF VIOLENCE AND HOLDING OF TALKS

IT HAS ALSO BEEN AGREED TO SUSPEND HOSTILE OPERATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS

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The militant outfit Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) operating in the State of Assam has proposed to stop violence and hold talks with the Government of India to solve the Dimasa issue within the framework of the Constitution. A meeting was held in this regard between the DHD representative, the Assam Government and the Centre in New Delhi last week. Senior Home Ministry Officers conducted the meeting. Taking note of the willingness of the DHD to give up violence and take to peaceful means for solving the Dimasa problem it was agreed to suspend hostile operations between the DHD and the security forces for a period of six months with effect from January 1, 2003 (the new years day). It was also agreed that peace talks with all the concerned parties will follow the suspension of operations and enforcement of the ground rules.

The Government of India believes in solution of problems through talks and negotiations to bring about peace, stability and development. In this regard Government of India have also made an appeal to all the militant groups in the North East to give up the path of violence and to come forward for talks within the four corners of the constitution.