NSCN (IM) cadre surrenders in Arunachal

Itanagar, Feb 21 (UNI) An NSCN (IM) cadre has surrendered before the Army at Chongkhgam in Lohit district.

Vijay Chakma, from Changlang district, laid down his arms before Commanding Officer K S Nurpuri of 581 Life Regiment on Monday in a surrender ceremony, a delayed report said here today.

The cadre joined the outfit in 2006, but left it on December 24 last and has been in hiding for the past 25 days to avoid retaliation from his rebel colleagues, sources added.

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