On 31st Oct 2022, a financial grant distribution ceremony was held at Srimanta Shankaradeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati, Assam.

318 cadres of former (surrendered) militant outfits included UGPO, TLA, KNLA, KLF, ULFA and DNLA received Fixed Deposit Certificate of ₹1.5 lakh each.
169 cadres of United Gorkha Peoples Organization (UGPO) had surrendered to Govt of Assam through 4 CIB in Jan 2022 alongwith a huge cache of arms and war like stores. In the present event, 127 surrendered UGPO cadres received the financial grant certificates.

Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, CM, Assam was the Chief Guest for the ceremony. High ranking officials of Assam Police were also present.
An invitation for the ceremony was extended to 4CIB. Lt Col SK Mohapatra, OC No 1 FID, 4 CIB (Narangi) attended the ceremony. Representatives of 51 Sub Area were also in attendance.
CM Assam, DGP & Addl DGP, Special Branch felicitated contribution of Army, Military Intelligence and representatives of 4 CIB for their contribution in the positive move towards eradicating insurgency from Assam.
Defence PRO ,Guwahati, Lt . Col M.S.Rawat stated this through a press release.
Source: Indian Army
