Haflong: In a major conquer the insurgency in Assam, as many as 181 cadres of the Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) on Saturday militant outfit laid down their arms and returned to the mainstream, stated Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
In a particular ceremony held on the Daulagupu stadium in Haflong, the cadres, together with 5 girls extremists, formally laid down their arms and acquired monetary help of Rs 4 lakh from CM Sarma. These militants turned in 43 weapons, which comprised eight AK-series rifles, one M-20 rifle, and one M-16 rifle, together with 1,161 rounds of ammunition and three grenades.
7,200 insurgents surrendered since May 2021
“With the blessings of PM Narendra Modi, Assam ended insurgency in tribal areas in April 2023 after signing of the peace deal with the DNLA in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah,” Sarma stated.
He additional stated that every of the 181 surrendered cadres would obtain a hard and fast deposit of Rs 4 lakh as a rehabilitation bundle. “Since May 2021, nearly 7,200 insurgents have surrendered in Assam. The number of lives lost to extremist violence stands at zero, which is a stark contrast to the tragic toll of over 400 two decades ago,” Sarma stated.
“Making Assam insurgency-free is paramount in ensuring we become amongst the top 5 states of Bharat. Now that peace and stability have returned to the region, and with the support and blessings of all, we will build a Golden Assam,” he added.
Who all surrendered?
The militants who surrendered included key figures similar to DNLA chairman Kharmindao Dimasa, often known as Etika Diphusa, commander-in-chief Naiding Dimasa, also referred to as Mushrang, and basic secretary Prithamjit Jidongsa, alias Galao Dimasa.
The DNLA was established in April 2019 beneath the management of Naisodao Dimasa and Kharmindao Dimasa, initially comprising round 30 cadres, and its membership grew over time. The group was headquartered in Dimapur, Nagaland, and engaged in subversive actions in the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts of Assam.
Their main demand was the creation of a separate state referred to as ‘Dimaraji,’ which would come with Dima Hasao, parts of Karbi Anglong, and Hojai districts.
AFSPA has been withdrawn from nearly all districts
Speaking on the operate, Additional Chief Secretary for Home Ravi Kota stated the general legislation and order situation in the context of extremist violence in the state has improved significantly. “In 1991, the number of civilians killed in extremist violence in the state was 163. It increased to 412 in 2000, an all-time high. However, now under the leadership of Hon’ble CM Assam, the figure has been reduced to zero,” he added.
Kota stated that the continuing enhancements in the legislation and order scenario have resulted in constructive developments in Assam. Consequently, the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been carried out in most districts, with the exception of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar.
