Two NSCN-K cadres surrender in Arunachal's Tirap

Itanagar, Jun 29 (PTI) Two cadres of the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction surrendered before security forces in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, an official statement said here on Monday. The cadres laid down arms before the Assam Rifles and Tirap Police on Sunday, the statement said. Two pistols, eight live rounds, mobile phones and other items were recovered from their possession. The operation was carried out by the Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of insurgents in the area. During the operation, the two cadres voluntarily laid down their arms before the security forces. The surrendered rebels were identified as self-styled lieutenant Longmo Konyak (32), a resident of Phomching in Nagaland's Mon district, and self-styled sergeant major Naikai Wangsu (23), a resident of Chanu village in Longding district of the state. Security forces recovered two pistols with magazines, eight live rounds, two mobile phones with SIM cards and an Aadhaar card during the surrender. The surrendered cadres, along with the recovered arms and other items, were handed over to Khonsa Police for legal formalities and further action under the government's rehabilitation policy for surrendered insurgents. Assam Rifles officials said that the surrender reflects the success of sustained intelligence-based operations and close coordination with Tirap Police to encourage insurgents to return to the mainstream. It also indicates growing confidence among local cadres in the government's rehabilitation initiatives. The Assam Rifles reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region while continuing efforts to motivate more insurgents to shun violence and join the path of peace and development. PTI UPL UPL RG