THE Government is extending an invitation to those involved in various armed groups, including the PDF, to return to the legal framework. Those who do so are being provided with necessary assistance and support. Yesterday, a total of 200 TNLA members, including operations commander-level Gu Si – 178 males and 22 females – entered the legal fold with 78 rifles, three pistols, three homemade guns, ammunition and magazines. The returnees were handed over to their parents and guardians at a ceremony held at the Padamya Myay gymnasium in Mogok , Mandalay Region.
The event was attended by Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, Central Command Commander Brig-Gen Aung Htay, relevant officials and parents of the returnees.
The returnees handed over five MA-1s, 66 Type 81 rifles, three AK47s, four M-22s, three pistols, three homemade guns, 84 magazines and 1,472 bullets to the region chief minister. The chief minister presented cash rewards totalling K390 million for 78 rifles, K6 million for three pistols, K1.5 million for three homemade guns, and K11.6 million for 116 returnees who did not carry arms. Those who reentered the legal fold were required to sign pledges, after which they were systematically handed back to their parents and guardians.
There are still individuals who wish to re-enter the legal framework. Those who intend to do so are urged to promptly contact and report to the nearest district or township administrative bodies, military units, or police stations, where they will be welcomed back and provided with necessary assistance. Appropriate cash rewards will be granted for the arms and ammunition.
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