While all active tribal militant groups have reached an agreement with the government in recent years, there has been a history of breakaway factions and new outfits cropping up after peace settlements come into force.
The top leadership of ULFA recently received the draft of a proposed agreement from the Centre. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government was now waiting for a reply from the group
Security forces in Assam have apprehended as many as 107 cadres and overground workers of the Paresh Baruah-led faction of the ULFA, besides recovering 60 weapons.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the possibility of bringing the Paresh Baruah-led ULFA (Independent) for peace talks will not be possible till the time the leader of the banned outfit keeps demanding sovereignty.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today stressed that the Assam Police must act tough against criminals but should adopt a friendly approach towards the common people.