SILCHAR: Rebels belonging to DHD(J) have threatened to start an indefinite railway blockade in Dima Hasao district since 5 am on February 22 in protest against the arrest of a couple of its top leaders. They have also decided to halt work on gauge conversion and the East-West Corridor project in the district from the same day.
The reaction of DHD (J) comes at a time when senior Ulfa leaders have been released from jail to facilitate peace talks.
On Tuesday, DHD (J) vice-president Paiprang Dimasa said they deferred the date for starting the stir by a week from February 15 to pave the way for the release of commander-in-chief Niranjan Hojai and chairman Jewel Gorlosa. The outfit has warned of backing out from the proposed peace process "if the the government treats them in a step-motherly manner."
"We surrendered arms en-masse on October 2, 2009, honouring the positive approach towards a peaceful and meaningful settlement by both the state and the Centre. We have been abiding by the groundrules laid down during the bilateral discussions with the government. In spite of our full cooperation, we have reasons to believe that there are certain vested interests creating hindrances to derail the peace settlement," added the DHD (J) vice-president. He said , "It's beyond our understanding as to why we are being repeatedly harassed by security personnel."
On July 1 last year, a DHD(J) leader was arrested by NIA in spite of surrendering of arms by rebels of the outfit. "We consider this as an act of betrayal towards our organization and the people of Dima Hasao district. We urge upon and request the government to take our demands seriously and treat our organization with respect which represents the aspirations of people of the hills district," said Piaprang.
The vice-president said they condemn the arrest of commander-in-chief Niranjan Hojai and chairman Jewel Gorlosa and urged upon the government to release them without any further delay. He added that due consideration of their demands will ensure overall peace and development in the Barail region.
The reaction of DHD (J) comes at a time when senior Ulfa leaders have been released from jail to facilitate peace talks.
On Tuesday, DHD (J) vice-president Paiprang Dimasa said they deferred the date for starting the stir by a week from February 15 to pave the way for the release of commander-in-chief Niranjan Hojai and chairman Jewel Gorlosa. The outfit has warned of backing out from the proposed peace process "if the the government treats them in a step-motherly manner."
"We surrendered arms en-masse on October 2, 2009, honouring the positive approach towards a peaceful and meaningful settlement by both the state and the Centre. We have been abiding by the groundrules laid down during the bilateral discussions with the government. In spite of our full cooperation, we have reasons to believe that there are certain vested interests creating hindrances to derail the peace settlement," added the DHD (J) vice-president. He said , "It's beyond our understanding as to why we are being repeatedly harassed by security personnel."
On July 1 last year, a DHD(J) leader was arrested by NIA in spite of surrendering of arms by rebels of the outfit. "We consider this as an act of betrayal towards our organization and the people of Dima Hasao district. We urge upon and request the government to take our demands seriously and treat our organization with respect which represents the aspirations of people of the hills district," said Piaprang.
The vice-president said they condemn the arrest of commander-in-chief Niranjan Hojai and chairman Jewel Gorlosa and urged upon the government to release them without any further delay. He added that due consideration of their demands will ensure overall peace and development in the Barail region.
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