In Arunachal Pradesh, a total of 165 militants from various insurgent groups have surrendered over the past six years, as reported by Home Minister Mama Natung on March 9. From January 2020 to December 2025, Tirap district recorded 47 surrenders, Changlang district 41, and Longding district 77. The surrendered militants included 50 from the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah), 37 from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khango-Yung Aung), and 35 from the Eastern Naga National Government. Further surrenders included 27 from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), 14 from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Reformation), among others.
Surrendered militants benefit from the government’s Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme, with ₹1.4 crore provided over six years. A rehabilitation camp has been operational since January 9 of the previous year, offering vocational training to help reintegrate these individuals, with 26 receiving training in the current financial year. However, the minister noted that the scheme does not ensure employment or housing and that serious criminals will be prosecuted despite their surrender. The government is committed to monitoring the reintegration status and has increased stipends and funding for rehabilitation infrastructure to enhance the program.
