The government will hold talks with the banned United Liberation Front of Assam, ULFA on Tuesday. According to the official source, observance of ground rules signed by both sides, surrender of arms and ammunition and total halt of operations by security forces against the pro-talk faction are other key issues which are expected to be discussed during the talks.

The ULFA team, led by Arabinda Rajkhowa and representatives of Centre and Assam government , including Interlocutor P C Halder are also expected to deliberate on various aspects of the ground rules of the Suspension of Operations.

Before the formal talks on Tuesday, both sides are likely to hold informal talks to acquaint themselves with each

others views. AIR correspondent reports that the ULFA has entered into formal peace talks with the government after a 32-year-old violent insurgency movement. On September 3 this year, the group had signed the Suspension of Operation pact with the government.