The Government of India and the Government of Manipur entered into a ‘Cessation of Operation’ Agreement with the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on December 27 in New Delhi, reports Imphal Free Press. State Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar signed the Cessation of Operation Agreement on behalf of the Manipur government in the presence of Nongthombam Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur. The agreement mentioned that ZUF representatives have agreed to abjure violence and join the peaceful democratic process. It will also provide for the rehabilitation and resettlement of the armed cadres of ZUF. A Joint Monitoring Group will be constituted to oversee the enforcement of the agreed ground rules.