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Centre may extend cease-fire,
says Advani: PTI

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is likely to make an announcement in Parliament, sources in New Delhi said.

''We can consider extending the cease-fire and a decision will be taken before the end of the winter session,'' Advani told reporters after a Raising Day function of the India Reserve Battalion for Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli.

He said there has been a perceptible reduction in infiltration and terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir. "We are watching the situation and the Cabinet Committee on Security may meet before the close of the current session to consider extension of the cease-fire.''

However, the minister ruled out tripartite talks involving Pakistan.

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