January 24, 2010 6:22 PM

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Myanmar to launch coordinated operations with India to flush out NE militants

<br/>Myanmar's ruling junta plans to launch coordinated operations with India to flush out Northeast militants in its territories and has promised to help track down elusive ULFA 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah.<br/><br/>The assurance to New Delhi was given at a three-day Home Secretary-level talks between the two countries which concluded in Myanmar capital Nay Pay Taw on Thursday.<br/><br/>The security forces of both India and Myanmar will also intensify their vigil along the border to check smuggling of arms, narcotic drugs and other goods. The Indian delegation, headed by Union Home Secretary G K Pillai, had held extensive discussions with the Myanmar contingent led by Brigadier General Phone Swe on issues like border security, cross-border movement of militants, border trade and cross-border projects.

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