Guwahati: Former militants on Friday withdrew their road and railway blockades in Tripura after a series of negotiations with senior government officials. The former militants who belonged to National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) launched a 72-hour blockade over the non-implementation of key provisions of a tripartite agreement signed with the Centre and the Tripura government.Vehicular movement and train services were severely affected across Tripura from 6 am on Friday due to the road and railway blockades enforced by hundreds of surrendered militants. A police official said around 450 youths organised blockades in West Tripura and Khowai districts along National Highway-8 and the railway line since 6 am on Friday.Leaders of the disbanded outfits claimed the government has yet to fulfil several commitments made under the tripartite agreement signed in New Delhi on September 4, 2024.
Former Tripura militants withdraw blockade
Former militants ended their road and railway blockades in Tripura. The action followed negotiations with senior government officials. The blockades were launched over the non-implementation of a tripartite agreement. Hundreds of surrendered militants organized the disruptions. Vehicular and train services were affected across the state. Leaders of the disbanded outfits stated the government had not fulfilled its commitments.
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