People's Democratic Council of Karbi Longri

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The People's Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK) was an armed militant outfit which sought to obtain sovereignty for the Karbis in India. [1]

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PDCK was disbanded on 23 February 2021, and all its members surrendered to state authorities. [2]

Formation

It was formed on 27 October 2016 at an undisclosed location.

A statement was given by the leaders:

"Concurring individuals believing in sovereignty of the Karbis held various discussions earlier this month where the need for a new armed outfit in the district to fight for the rights of the Karbis was strongly felt. Thus, a unanimous decision was taken to give birth to PDCK which was formally formed." [1]

Leaders

Affiliations

PDCK was affiliated with United National Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNLFWSEA), which comprises other militant outfits of the region such as KCP, KLO, KYKL, NDFB, NLFT, NSCN, PREPAK, PREPAK (Pro), RPF and UNLF.

References

  1. 1 2 "New Karbi outfit PDCK formed". www.nagalandpost.com. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "Assam militant wanted for multiple killings returns from Myanmar to surrender". Hindustan Times. 23 February 2021.
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