165 Militants Surrender in Arunachal Over 6 Years; Rehabilitation Efforts Boosted

• Arunachal Home Minister Mama Natung announced 165 militants surrendered in Tirap, Changlang, and Longding districts over the last six years.
• Militants from various groups like NSCN (Isak-Muivah), ENNG, and ULFA (I) laid down arms, with 159 surrendering between January 2020 and December 2025.
• Surrendered cadres receive benefits under the government's rehabilitation scheme, including Rs 1.4 crore financial aid and vocational training.
• A rehabilitation camp at Bhismaknagar is operational; the scheme now includes an additional Rs 6,000 stipend and Rs 109.10 lakh for infrastructure.
• Minor offense cases may be withdrawn, but heinous crimes like murder or rape will face legal action, as surrender is not amnesty.