Business Standard

Wednesday, January 08, 2025 | 04:42 PM ISTEN Hindi

Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

10 AMEF rebels surrender in Meghalaya

Image

IANS Shillong

At least ten rebels of the A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) surrendered in Meghalaya's North Garo Hills district on Friday, police said.

"They surrendered following pressure due to the ongoing counter-insurgency operations and public pressure against the militants activities Ain Garo Hills region," Meghalaya police chief Rajiv Mehta, said.

Saljatchi Marak, a senior member of the group, led the rebels to surrender before Deputy Inspector General of Police (Western Range) S.S.Kynjing at Samgrak village in the presence of more than 500 people.

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Jan 22 2016 | 9:06 PM IST

Explore News