| Country: | India |
| Details of Formation: | The former insurgents turned counter-insurgents. The group became pro-government when its leader started working with the army in 1994 and the PGM was designated 'special police officers.' |
| Details of Termination: | The PGM had its peak concerning activity and membership in the 1990s. There are no more group activities reported after the mid-2000s. Apparently the group was re-activated in early 2010 through the Union Home Ministry and carried out attacks on protesters later that year. After these incidences there are no more reports, but in 2013 it is reported, without any details, that the group was disbanded. |
| Purpose: | The group was mainly intended to assist the armed forces and collect information for the military, supporting its counter-insurgency operations. It was also used to combat terrorism. |
| Organisation: | The group was financed by the state and under the control of the army. It was linked to the military through the Special Operations Group. Prior to 1996 it was led by its founder Mohammed Yusuf (or Kukkay Parrey), who was killed in 2003. The PGM has been described as loosely organised. |
| Weapons and Training: | As the PGM was formerly an insurgent group, the government let members keep their guns. |
| Size: | The group reached its peak with 3,500 members in 1994, which then decreased to between 300 and 500 in 2003. |
| Reason for Membership: | It is reported that members profited from extortion of the local population. |
| Treatment of Civilians: | The group killed civilians, kidnapped opponents, injured protestors, and was accused of other crimes and human rights abuses. |
| Other Information: | The PGM is also referred to as 'pro-government security group,' 'pro-India militant group,' 'counter insurgency group,' 'surrendered militants' and 'renegades'. Leaders and other group members became active in regional politics through the foundation of the party ‘Awami League’. The group’s primary membership consists of former rebels. |
| References: | Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD. |