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Assam's people's forum urges peace talks with rebel outfit

Guwahati, Dec 9 (ANI): The People's Committee for Peace Initiatives in Assam (PCPIA) has urged the central government to hold peace talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).

"We have seen the people of Assam are aspiring for peace and the government is reluctant to give in to people's wishes and we are protesting against this," said Dilip Patgari, member of PCPIA.

"We are supporting this programme which is being organized by PCPIA because we support the peace process and we also support the peace talks," said Anjali Daimary, a protestor.

The ULFA, which demands independence for the tea and oil-rich Assam, is biggest insurgent group, running a three-decade-old campaign that has killed some 30,000 people.

Though the ULFA's military strength has waned, it still has capacity to organise attacks. At least six people were killed and 40 wounded in two bomb blasts in Assam last month. (ANI)

14 houses set ablaze in Assam's North Cachar Hills

North Cachar Hill (Assam),June 10 (ANI): At least 14 houses in a Dimasa tribal village were set ablaze on Wednesday in Assam's strife-torn North Cachar Hill district.According to police, suspected Zemi-Naga tribals burnt down 14 houses at Jiribasti under Haflong Police Station at around 4 a.m..There was, however, no report of any casualty or injuries, the police said.Several persons have been killed and houses set ablaze in ethnic clashes between the Dimasas and Zemi-Nagas in the past.....
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