40 militants have joined the national reconciliation process in eastern Kunar province.

Officials at the Ministry of Defense say that the group was involved in armed activities against government in Chapa Dara District of Kunar province.

Led by Khair Mohammad, the group with 36 different types of weapons joined the peace process yesterday after being confinced by the officials of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) in Kunar province.

The group promised to live in peace and continue ordinary life.