A total of 195 individuals, including 177 men and 18 women — who accepted the peace processes of the State and the Tatmadaw, reentered the legal fold yesterday with firearms and ammunition.
They were warmly welcomed at Yan Aung Myin Hall of the Central Command Headquarters, with Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, Commander Brig-Gen Aung Htay, other relevant officials and parents of the returnees in attendance.
The returnees handed over seven rifles, one homemade gun, 12 magazines, 459 rounds of various ammunition, 25 grenades and one walkie-talkie.
The chief minister presented cash rewards totaling K11.7 million for the weapons and equipment, while 184 persons who returned without weapons received K100,000 each. The returnees signed pledges and were subsequently handed over to their parents and guardians.
There are still individuals who wish to return to the legal fold. Those who intend to do so are encouraged to promptly contact and report to the nearest Tatmadaw bases or police stations. They will be welcomed and accepted, provided with the necessary assistance and support, and cash rewards for any arms and ammunition.
MNA/KTZH
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