• Assam: Security forces withdrawn from ULFA-I chief Paresh Baruah’s residence

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    Assam: Security forces withdrawn from ULFA-I chief Paresh  Baruah’s residence
    According to reports, these security guards were instructed to move to the Dibrugarh headquarters on Tuesday night.

    Digital Desk: The state government of Assam has made a noteworthy move by removing security forces from ULFA-I Commander-in-Chief Paresh Barua's Chabua residence. This action, which has been in place since 2000, was taken to protect Barua, a significant member of the ULFA-I group. The sudden withdrawal involves three security personnel responsible for home security and one security guard.

    According to reports, these security guards were instructed to move to the Dibrugarh headquarters on Tuesday night. The government's motivations are called into doubt by this surprise decision, particularly in light of the continuing efforts to hold peace negotiations with ULFA-I. The fact that Bakul Barua, Paresh Barua's brother, used a drone to light up the entire house on January 7 evening added mystery to the issue.

    This could represent a particular point in the ongoing negotiations or have symbolic meaning.

    The timing of the security force pullout is significant since it corresponds with current initiatives for regional peace. A tripartite peace deal between the Centre, the Assam administration, and ULFA was struck a few days before this action. This agreement, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is a turning point that would usher in a new period of prosperity for the northeastern state and put an end to decades of strife.
    It is possible to consider the government's decision to remove security personnel from Barua's home as a calculated attempt to build confidence during the peace negotiations. It might be interpreted as an act of kindness or an attempt to foster a conversational atmosphere.