In a landmark order, the Assam Information Commission has directed the Director General of the State Police (DGP) to furnish information to TL Baruah, a former Home Commissioner of the State on a number of issues concerning the surrendered militants during 1998-2004. The DGP's office and the State Public Information Officer (SPIO) of the Police Department had earlier denied information to Baruah on the number of weapons deposited by the ex-militants during the period, total amount of compensation paid for the weapons and the totals amount of rehabilitation assistance paid to them.