In a significant development for peace in the northeastern region, over 400 extremists from the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) are set to lay down their arms during a ceremony on Tuesday. This follows a peace agreement reached with the Centre and the Tripura government three weeks ago.
Tripura Home Department officials described the surrender as one of the largest in recent years for the region. The agreement was signed on September 4 in Delhi, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, and various political leaders in attendance.
The surrender ceremony will take place at the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) seventh battalion headquarters in Jampuijala, Sepahijala district, where the militants will officially relinquish their weapons in front of the Chief Minister.
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Officials indicated that this milestone could signal the end of nearly five decades of insurgency in Tripura. Under the terms of the September 4 agreement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved a special package of ₹250 crore to support the transition.
As part of the agreement, NLFT and ATTF leaders have committed to renouncing violence, surrendering their arms, and disbanding their organizations. The surrendered militants will remain in a designated camp for three years, during which they will receive vocational training in various trades.
Each surrendered militant will also have ₹4 lakh deposited into their bank account, accessible only after three years. Additionally, they will receive a monthly stipend of ₹6,000 for three years and will be prioritized for employment opportunities in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, and rural development, as outlined in the agreement.
This landmark event is anticipated to pave the way for lasting peace and stability in Tripura.
