Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha informed the Assembly that 1,245 militants from banned outfits have surrendered since April 2023. The surrendered cadres handed over 147 weapons, marking a major step toward peace and stability in the state.
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Key Facts
- State: Tripura
- Total Militants Surrendered: 1,245
- Time Period: Since April 1, 2023
- Weapons Surrendered: 147 arms
- Major Groups Involved: NLFT factions and ATTF
- Largest Surrender: 417 cadres from NLFT (Biswa Mohan faction)
- Assembly Query Raised By: Jitendra Chaudhury
Large-Scale Militant Surrenders Reported
Chief Minister Manik Saha shared the data in a written reply during the Assembly session. The query came from Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury.
He confirmed that 1,245 militants from different banned outfits have surrendered and joined mainstream society. As a result, the state has witnessed a significant improvement in its security environment.
Breakdown of Surrenders by Groups
A majority of the surrendered militants belonged to factions of the National Liberation Front of Tripura.
- 417 cadres from the NLFT (Biswa Mohan faction), led by Biswa Mohan Debbarma, surrendered
- 394 cadres from the NLFT (Parimal Debbarma faction) laid down arms
- 223 cadres from the NLFT (ORI faction) joined the peace process
In addition, 220 militants from the All Tripura Tiger Force also surrendered. Therefore, authorities have recorded a broad-based shift toward peace across multiple insurgent groups.
Weapons Deposited by Militants
The surrendered militants handed over 147 weapons to security forces. Most of these were locally manufactured firearms.
The arms cache included country-made guns, AK-series rifles, carbines, .303 rifles, Chinese rifles and pistols, grenades, and other weapons. Consequently, security agencies have reduced the risk of armed violence in the region.
Improved Law and Order Situation
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister stated that no fresh incidents of insurgent movement have been reported since the cut-off date mentioned in the Assembly query.
This development indicates a steady improvement in law and order. Moreover, it reflects the success of ongoing peace initiatives and coordinated security efforts.
Resettlement Agreement and Conditions
The government highlighted key conditions under the agreement signed between the Government of India and militant groups.
- Militants must surrender all arms and equipment
- They must abandon violence and secret activities
- Armed operations must stop within one month
- Cadres must follow the Constitution of India
- They must promote peace and social harmony
Furthermore, former militants cannot assist or supply arms to any insurgent group in the future. This ensures long-term stability in the state.
Q&A Section
What happened?
A total of 1,245 militants surrendered in Tripura since April 2023.
Which groups were involved?
Major surrenders came from NLFT factions and ATTF.
How many weapons were deposited?
Militants handed over 147 arms.
Has insurgent activity reduced?
Yes, no new insurgent movements have been reported recently.
What are the conditions of surrender?
Militants must give up arms, stop violence, and follow the Constitution.
Location Context
Tripura is a strategically important state in Northeast India that has faced insurgency in the past. Therefore, large-scale surrenders play a crucial role in ensuring lasting peace and regional stability.
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