Dimapur, November 29 (MExN): The NSCN (IM) Naga Army has bade farewell to ‘General’ Ningkhan Shimray on Saturday “who has shouldered the responsibility of the Commander-in-Chief, also known by the title Longvibu for the past 8 years.” An update from the NSCN (IM) stated that Shimray was accorded a grand military guard of honour as upon his retirement from military service after 45 years in the army.
Meanwhile, ‘LT Gen’ Honreishang Shadang has succeeded as the new Longvibu of Naga Army. The ceremony of handing and taking charge was presided over by the Keya Kilonser, Zeneituo James Pienyu, in the presence of dignitaries and army officers at GHQ Church.
Pastor Diginbou invoked God's blessings and pronounced the prayer of submission for both the outgoing and the incoming Longvibu, it stated.
