Tripura Bandh From June 12: Surrendered NLFT, ATTF Cadres Announce 72-Hour Strike Over Pending Rehabilitation Package
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
- Jun 08, 2026
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Former members of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) have announced a 72-hour Tripura bandh beginning June 12, alleging that rehabilitation commitments made by the state and central governments remain unfulfilled nearly two years after a Peace Agreement was signed.
The announcement was made during a press conference at the Agartala Press Club, where leaders of surrendered militant groups expressed frustration over delays in implementing rehabilitation and development measures promised under the 2024 Tripura Peace Accord.
ATTF President Kalendra Debbarma, NLFT leader Prasenjit Debbarma and other representatives stated that the agreement signed on September 4, 2024, included a commitment of ₹250 crore for the rehabilitation of surrendered cadres and socio-economic development initiatives. However, they claimed that no substantial progress has been made despite repeated assurances.
According to the former insurgent leaders, many surrendered NLFT and ATTF members are facing severe financial hardship due to the absence of rehabilitation support, employment opportunities and welfare assistance. They further alleged that eight former cadres have died amid poor living conditions, inadequate healthcare facilities and a lack of sustainable livelihood options.
The leaders said that rehabilitation packages announced for other surrendered groups in the past were implemented within months, whereas their demands have remained unattended despite multiple representations to government authorities.
To press for immediate action, the organizations have called a statewide 72-hour bandh in Tripura from June 12. Protest programmes are also expected to include road blockades and railway disruptions in Khowai and Teliamura, potentially affecting transportation and public movement.
Warning of a larger agitation, the leaders stated that if the government fails to initiate dialogue or announce concrete rehabilitation measures within the stipulated period, they will intensify their movement across the state.
The bandh call has raised concerns about possible disruption to transport services, business activities and daily life in Tripura. Nevertheless, the protesting former militants maintained that their struggle will continue until rehabilitation benefits, financial assistance and dignified resettlement opportunities are delivered as promised.
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