NSCN (I-M) has lauded the positive gesture of the government of India (GoI) in ensuring the release of ‘maj. gen.’ Ningkhan Shimray @ Anthony Shimray on August 2.
In a press note, NSCN (I-M) MIP said Shimray was assigned on diplomatic missions abroad and while on his way to Delhi to attend the peace talks, he was abducted by Indian Agency at Kathmandu Airport on October 2010.
However, MIP appreciated the maturity and sincerity displayed by GoI at this crucial stage of talk. With this change of attitude, MIP said it would definitely forge a better relationship and mutual trust between the two entities. NSCN (I-M) also urged GoI to drop all charges against him and to release him unconditionally, so that legal entanglements do not come in the way to political solution. NSCN (I-M) also expressed gratitude to Naga people for raising their voices at various levels and platforms for early release of Shimray.