Key Grievances Raised by Former InsurgentsCurrent Ground RealityDelay in Accord ExecutionSigned on Sept 4, 2024; no major benefits delivered even after nearly 2 years.Pending ₹250 Crore FundSpecial development package for housing, jobs, and vocational training is stalled.Lack of Medical & Financial AidPoverty and lack of basic healthcare led to the tragic deaths of 8 returnees.Discriminatory TreatmentPrior surrendered batches were rehabilitated within 6 months, unlike the current batch.
AGARTALA | June 8, 2026: Expressing deep resentment over the prolonged delay in the execution of their peace accord, the surrendered factions of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) on Monday announced a massive 72-hour strike starting from June 12.
The announcement was made during a joint press conference held at the Agartala Press Club. Key leaders of the outfits, including ATTF President Kalendra Debbarma, NLFT President Prasenjit Debbarma, alongside senior representatives Parimal Debbarma and Mongal Debbarma, were present at the press brief to register their agitation.
Broken Promises of a ₹250 Crore Accord
Addressing the media persons, the leadership pointed out that a historic tripartite peace accord was signed between the state government, the central government, and the extremist groups on September 4, 2024. As part of the memorandum of settlement, a financial package of ₹250 crore was earmarked for the comprehensive rehabilitation, livelihood generation, and socio-economic development of the surrendered cadres.
”Nearly two years have elapsed since we chose the path of peace and laid down our arms, but the government has miserably failed to execute the clauses of the agreement. The ₹250 crore package remains only on paper,” the leaders alleged.
Severe Crisis and Loss of Lives Among Returnees
The representatives highlighted that the bureaucratic red tape and extreme delay in releasing the rehabilitation funds have pushed the former militants into severe financial distress and misery.
The leaders leveled a grave allegation against the administration, claiming that due to an acute lack of livelihoods, severe poverty, and the absence of adequate medical care, at least eight surrendered members have already lost their lives.
| Key Grievances Raised by Former Insurgents | Current Ground Reality |
|---|---|
| Delay in Accord Execution | Signed on Sept 4, 2024; no major benefits delivered even after nearly 2 years. |
| Pending ₹250 Crore Fund | Special development package for housing, jobs, and vocational training is stalled. |
| Lack of Medical & Financial Aid | Poverty and lack of basic healthcare led to the tragic deaths of 8 returnees. |
| Discriminatory Treatment | Prior surrendered batches were rehabilitated within 6 months, unlike the current batch. |
“In the past, various insurgent outfits that surrendered were completely rehabilitated within six months of laying down their arms. However, in our case, the current administration is maintaining an utterly indifferent and non-chalant attitude,” the representatives stated. They added that despite running pillar to post and sending multiple memorandums to the concerned departments, no constructive steps have been taken.
Rail and National Highway Blockade Scheduled For June 12
Pushed to the wall by governmental apathy, the surrendered NLFT and ATTF members have called for a 72-hour strike beginning June 12 to register their protest.
As part of their aggressive agitation roadmap, the groups have announced a total blockade of the National Highway (NH-8) and vital railway lines in the Khowai and Teliamura subdivisions on June 12.
The leadership issued a stern warning to the administration, stating that if the state and central governments do not take positive initiatives or summon them for immediate official talks within the stipulated time, they will be forced to launch an even larger, indefinite, and intense state-wide agitation.
