Itanagar, March 3 A militant belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) faction surrendered to security forces in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday.
Acting on credible information regarding the presence of an insurgent in the general area of Horu Chinghan, a joint operation was launched by a team of the Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles, the 36th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force, and the police, according to an official report.
Upon reaching the location, security forces made contact with the insurgent and persuaded him to surrender.
Following sustained pressure and persistent negotiations, the insurgent agreed to surrender.
The insurgent was identified as self-styled 2nd Lieutenant Bitul Baruah (31).
One .40 calibre pistol with a magazine and two live rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession, it said.
The report added that the insurgent was subsequently taken into custody at COB Noglo.