Four ultras of the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) – PD group have surrendered to the Special branch of police in Tripura along with arms and ammunitions – one revolver, one gun and some live cartridges on Friday.
According to a press release, the four NLFT (PD group) extremists who surrendered today are Doberam Reang (47) of Chandra Kumar Para under Khedacherra police station, Sailendra Reang (22) of Bhandarima in North Tripura district, Samprai Debbarma (46) of Sandhirarn Thakur Para and Subhalal Tripura (22) of Sajekgaireng Para under Dhumacherra police station in Dhalai district surrendered.
The four surrendered ultras informed the police that they had fled from Jupui NLFT (PD) Camp under Bagaichar at Rangamati, in Bangladesh and surrendered to the Special Branch on October 1.
They deposited one US-made revolver, one factory-made gun, one Chinese grenade, four live Bullets, three pieces of NLFT collection receipts and Bangladesh Taka 800.
During preliminary interrogation, it has been revealed that they joined the militant outfit in 2019 in Bangladesh NLFT Camp with other extremists.
These four extremist cadres, during field experiences, realized that the so-called fight for the independence of Tripura is totally unrealistic. Remaining on the ground, they have realized that there is no future prospect in this path of violence. On the other hand, presently NLFT (PD) group is facing a serious financial and organizational crisis.
Feeling frustrated at the present predicament of NLFT organization and continuous pressure as well as motivation of Tripura Police to shun insurgency, these four ultras decided to quit the path of insurgency.