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The Government of India, Government of Assam and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland have agreed to declare Suspension of Operations for a period of one year with effect from 1st June, 2005. The agreement is likely to be extended depending on the understanding between the Government and the NDFB.
According to the terms of agreement, the NDFB will maintain peace during this period, will not carry out any hostile or violent activity against the security forces or the civilians. The security forces will, in turn, not carry out any operations against the NDFB. The NDFB cadres will not carry arms or move in uniforms in this period, and will not give assistance to any other militant group.
A Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) comprising equal representatives from GoI, Govt. of Assam and NDFB will be setup to oversee the implementation of the agreement. JS(NE) of the Ministry of Home Affairs will be the Chairman of the JMG.
As per the agreement, the NDFB will stay in designated camps and the list of cadres and weapons in designated camps will be given to Assam police.
The NDFB was formed in 1986 and its armed wing is known as the Bodoland Army. The organization has been demanding a separate state for the Bodos. The group is active in Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, Barpeta and Kamrup districts of Assam. The outfit has nexus with other groups including NSCN(IM) and ULFA.
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