Govt inks peace pact with ANVC

Besides suspending all operations, especially in the Garo Hills 8212; where the outfit was based 8212; the agreement also stated that a joint monitoring group would be set up to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire. The group would comprise representatives of the Home Ministry, state government, CRPF, Army and ANVC.

With this development, the traditional infiltration route used by ULFA and others to and from Bangladesh through Garo Hills was expected to be effectively checked, sources said. After the meeting, the ANVC general secretary said: 8216;8216;We have faith in the Indian Constitution and our efforts are aimed at creation of an Achik homeland comprising parts of some districts of Assam.8217;8217;

The group had nearly 70 weapons including AK series rifles, sten-guns and light machineguns which had been deposited with the security personnel.