Statistics say altogether 33 insurgents have managed to escape from their hideouts and surrendered to the security forces to lead a normal life during the last three months.Four hardcore militants of ATTF and NLFT-BM have surrendered to security forces at Jirania in West Tripura district. Though they did not deposit any weapon, the surrendered militants were active in Jirania and its adjacent areas for quite a long time.During interrogation, they revealed that resentment is brewing in hideouts in the wake of shortage of food and basic needs.

“More armed cadres are planning to desert the camps to lead a normal life. But cautious rebel leaders have stepped up vigil in and around the hideouts in Bangladesh”, said Sabir Debbarma (27), a hardcore cadre of banned outfit NLFT-BM who surrendered to police at Jirania.

According to intelligence sources, insurgents who are residing inside Bangladesh are virtually fuming over the ill attitude of the rebel leaders that push them to flee the camps.Besides, the Bangladesh Government is set to launch a major crackdown against militants in their territory. The government has reiterated that it would not allow Indian militants to use their soil.

“Police expect more surrenders in the days to come”, said a police official engaged with intelligence branch on. Here it may be mentioned that as many as 91 militants of different outfits have surrendered in the last year and this year, the figure is likely to be more than what it was last year

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