28th July, 2003
Ministry of Home Affairs  


UNITED PEOPLES' DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY AND SECURITY FORCES OPERATING IN ASSAM AGREE TO EXTEND THE SUSPENSION OF HOSTILITIES FOR ONE MORE YEAR


The United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and the security forces operating in Assam have agreed to extend the suspension of hostile operations between the militant outfit and the forces for a further period of one year up to 31st July, 2004. The suspension of hostilities has been in operation since August 1, 2002.

The Agreement was reached after a meeting held in Guwahati between the representatives of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Assam and the UPDS on July 9, 2003. The meeting was held to review the progress of restoration of peace during the period of suspension of hostile operations.

 

 
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