Mizoram govt signs accord with militant outfit
6 Feb 2013 7:01 AM IST
The Mizoram government has signed a suspension of operations (SoO) agreement with the separatist outfit Hmar People’s Convention-Democrats (HPC-D) for six months, an official said on Tuesday.
‘The govt officials and the leaders of the HPC-D signed the SoO last week in Aizawl and decided that the agreement would be effective for six months. The SoO could be extended if both sides agree,’ a Mizoram home department official said. ‘According to the pact, the HPC-D cadres would be allowed free movement anywhere in the state, without firearms and explosives. It was also decided that Mizoram cops and paramilitary troopers would not launch any operation against members of outfit unless they defy SoO terms and conditions,’ he said.
‘The govt officials and the leaders of the HPC-D signed the SoO last week in Aizawl and decided that the agreement would be effective for six months. The SoO could be extended if both sides agree,’ a Mizoram home department official said. ‘According to the pact, the HPC-D cadres would be allowed free movement anywhere in the state, without firearms and explosives. It was also decided that Mizoram cops and paramilitary troopers would not launch any operation against members of outfit unless they defy SoO terms and conditions,’ he said.
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