New Delhi, Dec 31 : The Central Government has agreed to extend the ceasefire with the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), a militant outfit operating in Assam, by another six months

"Suspension of Operations (SOO) agreement between the security forces and the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD), a militant outfit operating in Assam, has been extended for a further period of six months up to June 30, 2008," a government release said.

The extension follows a tripartite meeting of the representatives of the Central Government, Assam Government and the DHD on December 27

The SOO agreement between DHD and the security forces has been in operation since January 1, 2003. The current pact expires today. (ANI)