Guwahati, May 30 -- Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik

Agartala: A forum representing surrendered militants in Tripura has announced plans to launch an indefinite blockade of the state's key road and rail lifelines from June 5, alleging that the government has failed to honor commitments made regarding their welfare.

The announcement was made on Saturday by the Tripura Guerrilla Returnees' Demand Committee, which accused the state administration of not implementing assurances reportedly given by Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma earlier this year.

According to leaders of the organisation, the committee had initially planned a protest programme on February 20 demanding the revival of welfare benefits for surrendered militants. However...