Tag: Anup Chetia

Paresh Barua: A man of abiding influence

False reports of United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent leader Paresh Barua’s passing brought forth a wave of grief among a sizeable chunk of Assamese people. His personality cult needs to be addressed tactfully by the government.

November 12, 2018

Bangladesh hands over five terrorists to India

Five terrorists belonging to Manipur and Nagaland-based extremist outfits were handed over to Assam Police by Bangladeshi police after they completed their 13-year jail term in that country, a police official here said. “Bangladesh police handed over the five militants to Assam Police through the Sutarkandi border (in Karimganj district of Assam) yesterday (Tuesday). Now …

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November 8, 2017

Solution to ‘Assam problem’ before 2019 polls: ULFA’s Anup Chetia

ULFA might hammer out a lasting solution to the “Assam problem” before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, its General Secretary, Anup Chetia, has said, adding that the BJP-led government must think seriously on how to bring the Paresh Baruah faction to the negotiating table which will augment lasting peace in the state. “We hope that …

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September 19, 2017

Peace talks with ULFA(I) if Centre comes forward: Anup Chetia

Peace talks with ULFA (Independent), led by Paresh Axom (Baruah), is only possible if the Centre comes forward for a dialogue process, pro-talk ULFA leader and its general secretary Anup Chetia on Thursday said. “Talks with the Paresh Baruah-led faction of ULFA is possible if the Central government comes forward honestly,” Chetia said at the …

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April 6, 2017