India News | Assam: Militants of TLA, UGPO Surrender Before CM

Guwahati (Assam) [India], January 27 (ANI): Militants belonging to TLA and UGPO formally surrendered before Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, the police said.

"The cadres of two militant outfits namely TLA and UGPO formally surrendered and laid down arms before the Chief Minister of Assam at a ceremonial function held at International Auditorium, Srimanta Sankardev Kalashetra in Guwahati," Assam Police Headquarters said.

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According to the police, as many as 277 various types of arms, grenades and 720 rounds of ammunition were deposited by both the outfits before the authority.

Financial assistance of Rs 1.5 lakh was distributed to the former members of RNLF, UPRF, NLFB, NSLA and ADF for their rehabilitation, the police informed.

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"277 various types of arms, grenades and 720 rounds of ammunition were deposited by both organisations before authority. A financial grant of Rs 1.5 lakh each was distributed to the former members of RNLF, UPRF, NLFB, NSLA and ADF for their rehabilitation," Assam Police said. (ANI)

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