Islamabad, Sep 29 (IANS): A total of 85 suspected militants have surrendered in Pakistan, media reported Monday.
Khan Wasey, spokesman for the Frontier Corps (FC), Balochistan, said in a statement that the men belonged to various Bugti clans living in Dera Bugti, Dawn online reported.
They had been involved in attacks on security forces in Dera Bugti and other areas of the province.
They laid down their weapons Sunday in the presence of FC Inspector General Major General Muhammad Ejaz Shahid at a ceremony attended by tribal elders and senior officials.
The weapons, ammunition and explosives surrendered by them included rifles and landmines.
The militants vowed to renounce violence.
They also pledged not to get involved in anti-state activities. They welcomed the general amnesty announced by the provincial government, along with a special package for militants surrendering to the state.