Imphal, June 28 (ANI): Around 33 militants laid down their arms before the state authorities in Imphal.
The surrendered militants handed over 13 AK-47 Rifles along with magazines, 11 pistols and ammunition to the General Officer Commanding of 57 Mountain Division Major General DS Hooda and DGP Manipur Y Joykumar during a ceremony here on Monday.
Self-styled Commander in Chief Molum Anal Mate alias Jakei, of Pakhan Revolutionary Army (PRA) and 21 cadres along with eight NSCN (K) cadres, 2 NSCN (IM) cadres and one FGN/NNC cadre were also felicitated during the gathering which was attended by soldiers of 46 Assam Rifles, 17 JAK Rifles, 3 Mahar and 11 Assam Rifles.
Expressing happiness to be part of the ceremony, GOC D. S. Hooda assured that all necessary assistance provided under the rehabilitation process would be provided.
General Hooda said: "The government is committed to provide two things; one of course is a monthly stipend for specific period of time, for three years, so that within that time, the cadres get rehabilitated and then join the mainstream, the rehabilitation facilities, training is available."
General Hooda pointed out that the government is also looking at various schemes which would be of interest to various groups of cadres and based on their interest. (ANI)
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