Two cadres of the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction surrendered before the Assam Rifles and Tirap Police in the Kheti area of Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district on June 28, in a move described by security officials as part of ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in the region.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the two insurgents voluntarily laid down their arms and surrendered to the security forces. During the surrender, they handed over two pistols along with live ammunition.
The surrendered cadres have been taken into custody for completion of legal formalities and further rehabilitation procedures.
The Ministry of Defence stated that the surrender reflects the continued success of coordinated outreach initiatives undertaken by the Assam Rifles to encourage insurgents to renounce violence and return to the mainstream.