Staff REPORTER

Itanagar, Sep 30: In a latest ‘development’, three members of the United Tani Army (NSCN Eastern Flank), including a woman, surrendered before security forces in Arunachal Pradesh, expressing their desire to return to the mainstream.

The surrendered cadres have been identified as Jonali Basumatary (Corporal), Jummik Riba (Lieutenant & Finance Secretary), and Seng Seng Thowmoung (Sergeant Major & Eastern Zone Commander). They also laid down arms, including pistols with live ammunition, at the Police Headquarters here today in front of Home Minister Mama Natung, his Advisor Mutchu Mithi, and DGP Anand Mohan.

Officials said family support played a vital role in motivating the insurgents to return to the mainstream.

Home Minister Mama Natung welcomed the development, stating

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