Two organisations representing surrendered insurgents in Tripura on Wednesday announced an indefinite blockade of railway tracks and a national highway from August 13, alleging that their long-pending demands have remained unresolved despite repeated appeals to both the state and central governments. The representatives alleged that despite years of waiting, no comprehensive financial rehabilitation package had been announced for surrendered insurgents. According to the leaders, they had earlier organised a rail and national highway blockade on June 24. Expressing disappointment over the outcome of the talks, the organisations announced that they would proceed with an indefinite blockade from August 13 unless their demands are addressed. The state government has not yet issued an official response to the announcement of the proposed indefinite blockade.