Imphal, Oct 21 : 'Home Coming' of 18 cadres of various banned militant outfits was held today at IGAR(S), Mantripukhri today.
They laid down arms and ammunition in front of Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh. DGP Y Joykumar, Maj Gen UK Gurung,IGAR(S) and Mr Bijoy Koijam, MLA, and others attended the function.
Those who surrendered were eleven cadres of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF), one each of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Pakan Revolutionary Army, United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) and two cadres of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK).
They surrendered four AK 56 rifles, two AK 47 rifles, six 9 mm pistols, three.32 mm pistols and one each 7.65mm pistol, 2 inch mortar, M-16 rifle, radio set and large amount of ammunition and magazines.
The Chief Minister said peace and freedom from crime and terrorism are the catalysts for progress and development. He also congratulated the youth for having taken the decision to tread the path of peace.
He applauded the role of the Assam Rifles and State Police in facilitating the Home Coming and rehabilitation process for the misguided youth.
The DGP speaking on the occasion also lauded Assam Rifles and Army for their efforts to bring peace and normalcy in the state.
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