Militants of separatist groups of Assam sit during the arms laying down ceremony in Guwahati on Tuesday, 24 January 2012. About 700 tribal militants representing nine separatist groups surrendered today, include the Kuki Revolutionary Army, the Hmar People's Convention, the Birsa Commando Force, and the Adivasi Cobra Militant of Assam. Most of these rebels were either fighting for secession or some for greater autonomy. Photo by Ujjal Deb/Indian Photo Agency