27 DPLA, KNDF, PNLO, PDF members reintegrate into society

25 MARCH 2026

THE government provides necessary assistance for individuals from PDF and other armed groups who return to the legal fold. A total of 27 DPLA, KNDF, PNLO and PDF members who understand the peace process of the State and Tatmadaw returned to the legal fold, bringing along arms and ammunition.

These 27 returnees — seven DPLA members, five KNDF members, 14 PNLO members and one Thaton PDF member who returned to the legal fold were welcomed by officials and handed over to their parents at Thanlwin Hall of the Eastern Command Headquarters yesterday.

The commander and a relevant official made speeches and explained the peace and stability of the region, and the provisions of the law. Those who returned to the legal fold presented one M-16, two M-22 rifles, one sniper rifle, one AK47, three Type-81, two pistols, and other arms brought along with them to the commander.

The commander and officials presented K4 million for two pistols, K40 million for eight rifles, and K4.9 million to 27 persons who returned to the legal fold. It has been learned that there are still individuals who wish to return to the legal fold for reunification with families. — MNA/KTZH