Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Wednesday extended the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the Dima Halam Daogah (D) faction for another three months till September 30 next. Joint secretary in charge of North East, Shambhu Singh signed the extension agreement on behalf of the government of India.

Talking to Vision Communications; Shambhu Singh said that “since the deadline of the SoO agreement expired last month, it was necessary to extend the SoO agreement.

A final accord is expected to be signed as soon as the formalities are completed.” MHA sources said that the draft tripartite agreement with DHD (D) faction has already been sent for Assam government approval.

As soon as Assam government returns the draft with its nod, a grand ceremony will be organized in Delhi and leaders from both the DHD underground factions will be brought here for signing the tripartite agreement.