Guwahati, Aug 21: The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) has clearly stated that they will not hesitate to take arms against Oil India Limited (OIL) if they do not fulfill their demand to give permanent jobs to indigenous or local youths of Assam instead of contractual posts.

ULFA-I has extended their ceasefire with government due to Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier, the outfit had declared three month ceasefire which ended on August 15.

“We want to convey openly that we will not be left with any other option than starting armed rebellion against OIL if they keep on taking an anti-local stand by ignoring our urge to appoint local youths in a transparent manner,” the outfit said in a press statement signed by Rumel Asom.

ULFA-I has also urged the tea association APJ and few other local residents of Chabua not to fight over the historic polo field situated in Bishmile.

“Let the field stay as a playground and develop it as Children Park for their physical and mental growth,” stated ULFA-I.

Further, ULFA-I has also asked the Panitola Tea Estate authorities not to plant tea saplings on the playground near M.K. Shah Institution which they have already started and also warned the Tea Estate authority of dire consequences if they do not stop it immediately.

The outfit stated that they will not tolerate further damage to the field. The ULFA-I clarified that though they have declared unilateral ceasefire due to the COVID-19 outbreak, their revolution will continue.