ULFA-I announces extension of ceasefire for another three more months
The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on Saturday announced an extension of its unilateral ceasefire for another three more months, citing the Covid-19 pandemic.
"The COVID-19 situation is yet to stabilise and as our social responsibility, we have extended the ceasefire…" wrote Paresh Baruah, the outfit’s commander-in-chief, in an email to the press. The ceasefire, which was first announced on May 15, ended today.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed the decision.
"This is a positive and encouraging announcement. Let this ceasefire be permanent, and let the ULFA return to the nation’s mainstream respectfully," he said. This is the first time in 40 years that the outfit has not called for a bandh on I-Day. "
(Edited by Ibankyntiew Mawrie)
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