Source: Newmai News Network / Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 22 2009:
THE EIGHT years old truce between the Government of India (GOI) and NCSN-K, which expires on April 24 is likely to be extended by another year.
Both the sides would be engaging in peace parleys on Thursday in New Delhi for which a delegation of the NSCN-K would be going to Delhi tomorrow for the extension of ceasefire.
Meanwhile, a delegation of GoI and GPRN/NSCN met for the usual Ceasefire Supervisory Board Meeting yesterday and discussed various issues pertaining to implementation of ceasefire ground rules and maintenance of designated camps as well as involvement of civil societies to maintain peace.
Talking to a section of media persons, Chairman of Ceasefire Monitoring Group , Lt.Gen.
Mandhata Singh said that the main reason for the meeting was to work out a proposal for implementation of ceasefire ground rules at grassroots level.
He said that the proposals were prepared with the law enforcing agencies and it found acceptance by the factions and law enforcing agencies.
He also said that involvement of Naga people was very much needed in the execution of CFGR and for that he had proposed to include people from all walks of life including GBs, Hohos, Churches, other organizations, representatives of Deputy Commissioners and Superintendent of Police, Assam Rifles and CFSB/CFMG Chairman.
He said this will address the problem through collective decision of the society at the grassroots level.
Supervisor of NSCN-K's (GPRN/ NSCN) Cease Fire Supervisory Board CFSB, C Singson of said that they have discussed about maintaining peace, besides GoI and CFSB have decided to enforce ceasefire ground rules.
He said that they are working hard on that matter to restore peace and normalcy in the state.
He also said that they need the support and cooperation of the NGOs and the people of Nagaland.
"We want the people to understand, come together and understand the situation," Singson said.
On the truce extension, he expressed hope that the ceasefire with Government of India would be extended for another year on April 24.