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Four ULFA-I cadres surrender to Assam Rifles in Longding
On August 8, four cadres of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) surrendered to Assam Rifles in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district, handing over weapons and ammunition. The surrender occurred along…
The Story in Brief
On August 8, four cadres of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) surrendered to Assam Rifles in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district, handing over weapons and ammunition. The surrender occurred along the Chupkhao Track following intelligence-led operations. Defence officials described the recovery of four weapons as a significant setback to ULFA-I’s operational capabilities in the region.
The cadres decided to return to the mainstream after sustained security efforts combining operations with outreach. Earlier, police sources told The Assam Tribune that life for ULFA-I cadres in Myanmar has become tougher, with severe fund shortages prompting many to consider returning. However, the outfit has deployed “cut-off” parties in Naga villages to prevent a large-scale exodus.
The Indian Opinion
The news of ULFA-I surrenders is often hailed as a success for counter-insurgency, but the continued presence of cut-off parties in Myanmar suggests a more complex picture. While security forces apply pressure, the underlying grievances and lack of economic opportunities in Assam remain unaddressed. The real test will be whether the state can provide rehabilitation and jobs to these surrendered cadres, or if they will drift back to militancy. How many more will dare to cross the border despite the threats?
Source: assamtribune.com
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