Arunachal Pradesh ENNG militants surrender CM Pema Khandu Itanagar Eastern Naga National Government Naga army Nagaland Assam Rifles

At least 15 members of the rebel organisation Eastern Naga National Government laid down their arms at the headquarters of the Arunachal Pradesh police in Itanagar on Sunday, reported news agency ANI. Arunachal Pradesh | At least 15 active cadres including the president of rebel outfit Eastern Naga National Government laid down arms in front of CM Pema Khandu, top police & Assam Rifles officials in Itanagar today. pic.twitter.com/pAtZjKKRPb — ANI March 12, 2023 R. Stephen Naga established the Eastern Naga National Government in January 2016 with the intention of strengthening the "Naga army" in eastern Nagaland in order to establish a separate political entity and forge alliances with Myanmar's armed groups. The cadres laid down their arms on constant persuasion by Assam Rifles to lead a dignified life and shun violence.” The statement further read, “Surrender of these active cadres epitomizes the humane face of the Assam Rifles while working to maintain peace in the region.” The surrender is seen as a significant setback for the insurgency in Southern Arunachal Pradesh and as bringing the TCL region closer to normalcy.