Itanagar: In a significant boost to peace efforts in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district, a hardcore cadre of the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction, identified as SS Lt Nyamphua Hakun, surrendered before the Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles on Tuesday, October 28.
According to an official release, Hakun had long been involved in extortion, recruitment, and illegal tax collection across Tirap and nearby areas. His surrender was the outcome of sustained outreach initiatives by the Assam Rifles that combined continuous counter-insurgency operations with community engagement measures aimed at fostering peace and development in the region.
During the formal ceremony, Hakun expressed regret for his past involvement in insurgent activities and conveyed his desire to rejoin the mainstream. The Assam Rifles commended his decision and assured full support for his rehabilitation under the Government’s Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy.
“This surrender marks a crucial step in our ongoing mission to eradicate insurgency and reinforce lasting peace across Arunachal Pradesh and the North East,” the Assam Rifles stated.
