Guwahati: The last remaining cadres of the Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA) have finally surrendered in Assam’s Karbi Anglong.
After their surrender, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a tweet stated, “Under the guidance of Adarniya PM
Shri @narendramodi ji & HM Shri @AmitShah ji, we’ve had a major achievement towards permanent peace in Assam.”
Under the guidance of Adarniya PM Shri @narendramodi ji & HM Shri @AmitShah ji, we've had a major achievement towards permanent peace in Assam.
Last remaining cadres of UPRF/KNLF(KUKI) surrendered & handed over 17 weapons including 4 assault rifles to DIG & SP, Karbi Anglong. pic.twitter.com/jZizGmY1ww
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 13, 2021
As per a press statement, a total of 27 cadres surrendered handing over 17 weapons. Among the surrendered weapons, there were at least four assault rifles including one Heckler and Koch rifle. Apart from these, six country-made pistols were also handed over by the surrendered militants.