Hundreds of surrendered extremists from NLFT and ATTF in Tripura have announced plans to block highways and railway lines for 72 hours starting June 12. They are protesting the alleged non-implementation of key provisions in a rehabilitation agreement signed with the Centre and Tripura government. The agreement, signed in 2024, involved the surrender of militants in the presence of top officials.
Former NLFT leader Prasanjit Debbarma stated that around 1,200 former militants surrendered under various peace accords but are yet to receive full rehabilitation. Despite assurances, many commitments under the agreement remain unfulfilled, causing financial difficulties for the surrendered militants. The leaders have submitted grievances to authorities, including the Chief Minister and Tribal Welfare Minister, without receiving a concrete response.
The surrendered militants have warned of intensifying their agitation if their demands are not met, potentially extending the blockade indefinitely. Chief Minister Saha had previously declared an end to the decades-old insurgency in Tripura following the surrender of NLFT and ATTF militants, marking a significant milestone in the state’s peace process.
