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Manipur CM Announces Surrender of 46 KCP Militants, Vows Livelihood Support
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🗓 19 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM
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Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said 46 militants from the KCP have surrendered and the state will provide them with livelihood assistance.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced that a group of 46 militants affiliated with the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) have laid down their arms. The surrender was reported to the state authorities, marking a notable development in the region's ongoing security challenges.
In response, the state government pledged to extend livelihood support to the former combatants, aiming to facilitate their reintegration into civilian life. The assistance is expected to include skill development programs and employment opportunities, though specific details were not disclosed.
The CM emphasized that the government's approach combines security measures with socio‑economic initiatives to address the root causes of insurgency. He urged the surrendered militants to cooperate fully with rehabilitation schemes, underscoring the state's commitment to lasting peace.
No further information on the circumstances of the surrender or the timeline for the support program was provided at the time of the statement.
In response, the state government pledged to extend livelihood support to the former combatants, aiming to facilitate their reintegration into civilian life. The assistance is expected to include skill development programs and employment opportunities, though specific details were not disclosed.
The CM emphasized that the government's approach combines security measures with socio‑economic initiatives to address the root causes of insurgency. He urged the surrendered militants to cooperate fully with rehabilitation schemes, underscoring the state's commitment to lasting peace.
No further information on the circumstances of the surrender or the timeline for the support program was provided at the time of the statement.