Suspension of operations agreement with DHD extended by six months

New Delhi, June 30 : The Ministry of Home affairs on Monday issued a press release stating that the Suspension of Operations (SOO) agreement with the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), a militant outfit operating in Assam, has been extended by six months beyond 1st July, 2008.

The extension follows a tripartite meeting among the representatives of the Government of India, Government of Assam and DHD on June 23, 2008.

The SOO agreement between DHD and the security forces has been in operation since 1st January 2003.

ANI