43 militants from 8 outfits lay down arms in Manipur

As many as 43 militants of 8 outfits laid down their arms and ammunition in Manipur.

The 43 cadres of different extremist outfits included 13 cadres of KYKL, 5 from PLA/RPF, 5 from KCP N, 11 from KCP, 5 from UNLF, 1 from PREPAK, 2 from PREPAK (PRO) and from 1 NSCN (U).

The surrendered militants deposited many arms, ammunition and gadgets including 19 arms consisting of AK series rifles, pistols,hand grenades, Improvised Explosive Devices and live ammunition.


Director General of Police P. Doungel said that with the surrender of 43 militants, 644 militants of various outfits came to the mainstream.

Chief Minister N Biren said that the doors of the government always open for anyone willing to give up arms and join the mainstream of life.

He said that the government would provide the rehabilitation benefits under the scheme for Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation of Militants in the northeastern states, 2018 of the Union Home Ministry to those militants surrender to the government.