Official sources here today said the closed-door meeting went on for more than two hours; the NSCN (IM) representatives were led by Ceasefire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) Convener ‘Major General’ Phungthing Shimrang, while the Government of India representatives were led by the Chairman of the CFMG Major General (retd) Eppen Jacob Kochekkan.
Major General (retd) Eppen said the meeting was about the implementation of Cease Fire Ground Rules between Government of India and NSCN (I-M) and how to continue to have a cordial relationship.
He said they took many decisions but the confidentiality of the meeting should be maintained.
Mr Phungthing said they had discussed about the rampant extortion, kidnapping that is going on, that people should also know the difference between extortion and collection of taxes.
He added that the ‘government’ was aware about the extortion that is going on and was concerned about it.
''We are trying to work out some kind of modalities or formula to stop it,'' but added that it would take time.
He also appealed to the people to come out and co-ordinate and co-operate with the government, saying that they cannot help them if they don’t come forth.