PLA Deputy Commander Chandra Prakash Khanal bid them farewell by garlanding and putting red tika on them in the presence of representatives of UNMIN, government and Maoist leaders. [break]
While some combatants became emotional while leaving the camp, others were agitated and were seen to snatch off their garlands in the bus.
“For six years I fought for the party and the country. I fought many battles. Now I have been sent packing. My future has been spoilt because I followed the party. It is uncertain what I will do at home,” said Nisha Rana of Laxmipur, Kanchanpur. She added, “We have been told that there will be peace after we leave the cantonments. But if that doesn´t happen, we will revolt from our homes.”
The disqualified combatants were given Rs 22,000 each that included Rs 10,000 from UNMIN and another Rs 12,000 from Maoist side.
Among the 336 are 225 male and 111 female combatants. It is said that they will be given educational opportunities and also training in small-scale vocational skill and health services.
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