Manik Sarkar praises Dhaka\\\'s role against Tripura militants

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has praised the present government in Bangladesh for its active role against Tripura militants who were using its territory. But Sarkar said some Tripura militant camps still remained in remote areas of Bangladesh, reports bdnews24.com.
Sarkar's administration recently repealed the controversial Armed Force Special Power Act (AFSPA), which was there in the state for nearly two decades. This Act provides special powers for armed forces in their fight against militants.
"AFSPA was introduced in the state in February 1997 to curb militancy. After 18 years, our top officials have come to the conclusion that there is no need of the further continuation of the disturbed area under AFSPA. Accordingly, our cabinet came to the unanimous conclusion not to further extend the AFSPA," said Sarkar.
He added that along with the people of the state and the security forces, Bangladesh also played a vital role to help restore peace in Tripura and in its efforts to combat militancy.