India, March 3 -- A hardcore cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) (ULFA-I) surrendered before security forces in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district on Tuesday.

The insurgent, identified as 31-year-old Bitul Baruah, a self-styled second lieutenant of the ULFA-I faction, laid down arms in Khonsa.

Acting on credible intelligence inputs about the presence of a hardcore ULFA-I militant in the Horu Chinghan area, the Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles launched a focused operation from COB Noglo.

On reaching the suspected location, security personnel activated their sources and established contact with the insurgent, persuading him to surrender. Officials said sustained pressure and persistent negotiations prompted Bar...