In a major step towards peace, 46 militants of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People's War Group) surrendered before the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police during a homecoming ceremony held at the Assam Rifles headquarters in Mantripukhri, Imphal. The Manipur Insurgents Surrender is being seen as an important development in the ongoing Manipur peace process and efforts to restore normalcy in the state.Key Highlights46 militants of KCP (PWG) surrendered in Imphal.Security forces recovered 28 weapons, grenades, IEDs and ammunition.Surrendered cadres will receive rehabilitation benefits under the Central scheme.Indian Army and Assam Rifles called it a major step towards lasting peace.Watch the Full Video on Instagram:46 Insurgents Surrender in Manipur Before IndianMajor Success for Security ForcesThe Manipur Insurgents Surrender followed months of continuous outreach by the Indian Army Manipur, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police and central security agencies. During the ceremony, the surrendered militants handed over 28 weapons, including AK-series rifles, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), pistols, grenades, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), detonators, ammunition and wireless communication equipment.Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said the surrender marked a significant move towards lasting peace and appealed to the former militants to help rebuild Manipur. He said security forces have recovered more than 8,000 weapons, including over 1,200 firearms, since his government took office on February 4."This is a significant step towards lasting peace and stability. We welcome them back into the mainstream and urge them to contribute to the development of Manipur," the Chief Minister said.Rehabilitation Support for Former MilitantsState Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam announced that the surrendered cadres would receive financial support under the Centre's Revised Scheme for Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation of Militants in the North East States, 2018. Each individual will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹6,000 for three years along with a ₹4 lakh rehabilitation grant in the form of a fixed deposit.KCP (PWG) chairman L. Ranjit Singh, who also surrendered, said the group had decided to abandon violence after years of hardship. He appealed to the public not to associate future criminal activities with the organisation.The Assam Rifles and Indian Army Manipur described the surrender as an important milestone for Northeast India security and expressed hope that more militants would join the Manipur peace process, helping the state move towards stability and development.
