India, Sept. 4 -- A joint committee representing surrendered militants from seven groups in Tripura on Friday rejected the state government's appeal to withdraw their ongoing road and rail blockade, insisting that their demands be addressed first.

The blockade, part of a 72-hour statewide strike, has disrupted road and railway connectivity across five districts. The agitation was initially launched by three groups that surrendered arms under a 2024 tripartite agreement with the Centre and Tripura government.

Four other surrendered militant groups later joined the protest, which centres on an 11-point charter, including implementation of the rehabilitation agreement.

NLFT (Original) leader Prasenjit Debbarma said more than 1,200 cadres ...