HNLC militant surrenders

Shillong, June 3 (UNI) An activist of the banned militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) today surrendered before the East Khasi Hills District Superintendent of Police.

Superintendent of Police A R Mawthoh said here the ultra, identified as Tibor Dkhar alias Ban, fled from the HNLC hideout known as Puthisara camp in Banagladesh.

Mr Mawthoh told UNI here that during interrogation, the militant disclosed he had been staying in the camp with nine other HNLC cadres for quite some time.

Quoting Dkhar, Mr Mawthoh said the strength of the HNLC cadres have been reduced as most of them decided to join the mainstream.

In another incident, police recovered an AK-47 rifle from North Eastern Hills University campus in Mawlai yesterday.

Police said the labourers, who were working in the area first spotted the rifle.

A thorough investigation is on to probe the recovery.

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