Guwahati, Nov 17: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that over 8700 former militants of different insurgent groups in Assam have been rehabilitated in the past two years.
Speaking to reporters, Sarma said, “A large number of militants have shunned the path of violence and decided to help us build a new Assam.”
“Under the surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy and Swavalamban scheme, they received skill development training and are now leading a dignified life,” he added.
A total of 8,756 former insurgents have been rehabilitated in the past couple of years in Assam.
Of them, 4203 cadres are from National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB), 1926 cadres are from Karbi outfits, while 1182 rebels are from Adivasi outfits.
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