Nagaland NSCN (I-M) slams ‘concocted’ info on Naga Army chief succession

NSCN (I-M) has expressed outrage over the digital media platforms sensationalising “unverified news” emanating from “some elements” spreading misinformation regarding the Yaruiwo’s order on the promotion of “Maj. Gen.” Honreishang Shadang, who was promoted to the rank of “Lieut. Gen.” and designated to succeed “Gen.” Anthony Ningkhan as Longvibu, Naga Army.
NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that it was the collective decision of NSCN leadership guided by the Naga Army Rules and Regulations. “No unilateral decision is applied in this kind of high profile Naga Army Chief and no such thing as power struggle exists in any respect whatsoever,” it stated.
NSCN (I-M) cautioned the digital media platforms against magnifying concocted piece of information by certain elements to serve vested interests.
It affirmed that order issued by Yaruiwo on October 29, 2025 stands as it is.