GNLA militants surrender

TURA, JAN 4: The accused in the abduction and killing of Meghalaya cop Kamraj Bhattarai on Monday surrendered at Resubelpara in North Garo hills. The cadre is identified as Jimbo T Sangma alias Rabon of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).

On November 6 last, the outfit abducted Bhattarai, who was later killed. His body was recovered a month later. Bhattarai was abducted, while he was traveling on a commercial vehicle from Darengchi village on Resu-Songsak road in North Garo hills. He was on leave and was schedule to join duty on that day.

The outfit had denied their involvement in the adduction, a day later.

“Due to continuous operation in North Garo hills and pressure from public against insurgency, the GNLA cadre surrendered”, said Ramesh Singh, superintendent of police, North Garo Hills.

Krailing K Sangma, a close associate of GNLA commander Rakban D. Shira alias Philiport also surrendered at Resubelpara today. “Both the surrenders reflect the strong desire of the people of North Garo hills for peace in the region”, Singh added.-From Our Correspondent

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