10 Dimasa militants surrender in Karbi Anglong

DIPHU — In a significant development for regional security, ten members of the newly-floated militant group Dimasa Halan Dui United (DHDU) on Sunday surrendered before Superintendent of Police Sanjib Kumar Saikia of Karbi Anglong district.

The surrender took place at Dhansiri, marking a major breakthrough for Assam Police following a sustained intelligence-led operation.

According to police sources, the operation began in April after intelligence inputs suggested that DHDU was covertly mobilising to revive an underground separatist movement in the hill districts.

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The outfit, comprising primarily youths from the Dimasa tribal community, had allegedly begun the process of recruiting more members and gathering weapons.

During the surrender, police recovered a cache of arms from the group, including one AK-47 rifle, three pistols, a grenade, and several rounds of live ammunition.

Officials revealed that the early interception of the outfit’s plans prevented what could have been a resurgence of armed militancy in the region.

Speaking on the development during a press conference held at SP office Diphu on Sunday, SP Sanjib Kumar Saikia stated that the surrender was the result of meticulous intelligence coordination and constant tracking of the group's movements.

 “This surrender is a testament to our commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Karbi Anglong. The investigation is ongoing, and we are determined to dismantle any attempt to disrupt harmony in the region,” the SP said.