Three cadres affiliated with Naga insurgent groups, including two from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) and one from the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM), have voluntarily surrendered before the Changlang district police in Arunachal Pradesh.
The surrendered cadres have been identified as Jongham Saijong (43) of Old Jukhi village, Lomjan Pangtha (51) of Jongji Havi village, and Khangjung Khanglim (22) of Old Salang village.
According to police, the trio decided to lay down arms following sustained counselling efforts by security agencies and support from their family members.
“With the support of their family members and our counselling efforts, they chose to renounce violence and return to the mainstream of society,” a police official said.
The surrender comes amid intensified counter-insurgency operations by security forces across Tirap, Longding and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
Officials said several insurgents from different militant groups have returned to the mainstream in recent years after appeals by security forces. The Assam Rifles and state police have been actively encouraging militants to surrender and reintegrate into society.
Authorities added that such surrenders are being promoted through a combination of outreach initiatives and enforcement measures aimed at restoring normalcy and supporting long-term development in the region.
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