Tripura rebels declare ceasefire

A faction of the Indian separatist group, the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has declared a ceasefire with the Indian security forces.

The leader of the NLFT faction, Nayanbashi Jamatia, said his group had taken the decision to suspend military action following several rounds of talks with the Indian Government.

Mr Jamatia said the fighters under his command would be housed in designated camps while talks with the government continued.

There has been no reaction from the government so far.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service