3 weeks ago
Tripura militant groups call off highway, rail blockade after assurance
A long time ago, some people in a place called Tripura were part of groups that used weapons.
Later, they decided to stop and promised to be peaceful, so they are called surrendered militants.
These groups wanted the government to help them start new lives, which is called rehabilitation.
They were upset because they felt not enough was being done for them.
So they planned to stop cars, buses, and trains on a certain day, which would make it hard for people to travel.
The government talked to the leaders and promised to meet with them about their problems.
The leaders decided to cancel the big protest so people could travel peacefully, especially before India's Independence Day celebration.
A top government leader was away in another city, but the leaders were told a meeting would happen soon after he returned.
So everyone agreed to talk instead of blocking roads and trains.
Two surrendered militant groups in Tripura called off their proposed national highway and railway blockade scheduled for August 13.
The decision followed assurances from the state government to address the militants' rehabilitation grievances.
JARC and JRC convener Jibanjoy Reang announced the postponement to reporters in Agartala.
The groups had announced the blockade on August 6 demanding proper rehabilitation.
Chief Minister Manik Saha is currently in Delhi, and a meeting with militant representatives will be arranged after his return.
- Who
- Surrendered militants from the JARC and JRC, led by convener Jibanjoy Reang, along with state government officials including Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma and Chief Minister Manik Saha.
- What
- Called off their proposed national highway and railway blockade scheduled for August 13.
- Where
- Tripura, India, announced in Agartala.
- When
- August 10; the blockade had been scheduled for August 13.
- Why
- Following state government assurances to address the rehabilitation and pending issues of the surrendered militants.
Key facts
- Organizations
- Joint Action Rehabilitation Committee (JARC) and Joint Action Committee (JRC)
- Convener
- Jibanjoy Reang
- Blockade planned
- National highway and railway blockade on August 13
- Blockade announced
- August 6
- Status
- Called off after government assurance
- Minister involved
- Tripura Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma
- Chief Minister
- Manik Saha (currently in Delhi)
Quotes
Jibanjoy Reang
Convener of the Joint Action Rehabilitation Committee and Joint Action Committee representing surrendered militants
“"We have decided to postpone the blockade of the national highway and railway slated for August 13 following a request from the government to address our grievances."”
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