644 militants from 8 outfits on Thrusday laid down their arms in Guwahati, Assam before Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and senior officials. Among those who surrendered, include 50 terrorists from ULFA (Independence) 8 National Democratic Front of Bodoland, 178 from Adivashi Dragon Fighter. <br />'' <br />'' The terrorists have deposited 177 arms, huge ammunition and other explosive materials. Welcoming the militants to the mainstream, Chief Minister Sonowal appealed them to contribute in the nation-building process. He said that laying down of arms would further boost the peace process in the state.<br />'' <br />''<br />''Talking to AIR News, Assam DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta said this is a major milestone is state's militant history which will impact the peace process favourably. He hoped that more boys in different extremist groups would come forward to join this peace process.<br />