KHONSA, 6 Aug: One NSCN-K (Khango Konyak) operative, self-styled lieutenant Hewan Boham (35) of Olingtong village in Longding district surrendered before the Tirap police, 44 Assam Rifles and 36 Battalion CRPF, Khonsa at the office of the superintendent of police here on Tuesday. During the surrender, the operative handed over one 7.65 mm pistol and four live rounds of 7.65 mm ammunition. “This surrender reflects the continued efforts of the security forces and police in fostering peace, encouraging misguided youths to return to the mainstream, and strengthening security and development in the region,” the Tirap police informed in a release.