Sonowal, Pipersenia and Sahay said coordination among the forces had improved but it was time to take it to the next level. The Prime Minister has entrusted to us a huge responsibility by dubbing the region as the New Engine (NE) of growth for the country. "Like one nation one tax, we can have one NE one NE police. We are eagerly looking forward to your recommendations on Nepol," Pipersenia said. An effective joint mechanism has become inevitable today with several northeast militant groups joining hands to carry out cross-border strikes.

Source: The Telegraph June 29, 2017 21:45 UTC