67 Dimasa National Liberation Army militants surrender in Assam

Around 67 cadres of the banned Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) militant outfit surrendered in Assam.

The DNLA militants laid down their arms and ammunition to Additional Director General of Police, Special Branch, Hiren Nath and Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council members.

Assam Chief Minister Himanata Biswa Sarma, tweeted: “Committing themselves to the dream of Hon PM & Hon HM of progressive and peaceful Assam, I am glad to share that 67 cadres of DNLA laid down weapons today at Dhansiripar, Karbi Anglong"


The DNLA extremists have deposited two AK 47 rifles, nine pistol, nine locally made improvised guns, and over 300 cartridges.

The DNLA had announced a ceasefire in September and 46 cadres of the group had surrendered on November 13.