Imphal, Dec 21 : Tripartite talks among Kuki militant groups, Central and Manipur governments have agreed to open four designated camps in Churachandpur district where those participating in peace efforts would be housed, official sources said today.
The talks held yesterday centred on the location of designated camps, alleged violation of ground rules by the militants and financial assistance to them.
The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF), formed by Kuki militant groups, had earlier signed an agreement with the Central and state governments.
Under the agreement, the government was to suspend operations against the two organisations and hold peace talks with them, the sources said.
Ground rules to be observed by the government and militant outfits had also been framed.
Sources said yesterday’s talks also discussed issue of identity cards to militants of some Kuki outfits and financial assistance to them.
The three groups also discussed the kidnapping of officials for ransom and extortion by militant outfits involved in the peace process, the sources said.
The groups were warned not to violate the mutually accepted ground rules.
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