Tura, Jan. 7: Two GNLA cadres today surrendered before police at Resubelpara in North Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.

Ranke D. Sangma, alias Nigam, had joined the GNLA in 2014. He escaped from the outfit's training camp at Mandalgre in East Garo Hills. He told the police that he was undergoing training under the command of Baichung - one of the top GNLA "commanders", listed as "most wanted" by the police.

Selman M. Momin, the cook of "area commander" Philiport, also surrendered today at Resubelpara, reducing the strength of the outfit in North Garo Hills.

Since Monday, five GNLA cadres and one of the A'chik Matgrik Elite Force have surrendered before the police at Resubelpara.

Superintendent of police, North Garo Hills, Ramesh Singh, said on completion of all formalities the surrendered GNLA cadres would be sent for rehabilitation. "Anybody helping the GNLA in whatever capacity is considered to be a part of the banned outfit. The police have launched intensive operations against all such elements," the SP said.

In November and December, there was an outrage against insurgents in North Garo Hills. The police said strong pressure from the people had forced the militants to surrender.

Meghalaya police have also intensified its operation in the district.

In December, there was a peace rally at Tura in West Garo Hills, attended by delegates from different parts of Garo hills. The rally had served an ultimatum to the outfits to shun violence within six months.

The festive season, too, has led to decrease in terror activities. The police are also reaching out to the people across the five districts to seek cooperation to root out militancy in Garo hills.

Today a meeting was held at Thapa Dangri village in North Garo Hills, which was attended by delegates from 35 villages. A total of 500 people was present at the meeting.