Ukhrul, Jan 9: The Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) has mourned the passing of Chonthingla Shimray, wife of General Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, Longvibu, NSCN IM.
In a condolence message to General Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, his children Peter, Phyphy, and Jedi, the Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR)’s Secretary General Neingulo Krome said that it “mourns for the passing of Chonthingla Shimray whom many lovingly called ‘Achon’ as she stood for all as a reliable sister who understood the pain and suffering of people, especially the needy and the underprivileged”. He added that while they might never know the full extent of her giving and hospitality, they had heard many stories about them and wished that her legacy would continue through their lives.
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The Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) recounted that on 27th September 2010, when Anthony Ningkhan’s enforced disappearance from Kathmandu airport happened, it was the late Chonthingla’s alertness and composure that prevented his complete disappearance and raised a red alert to all through NPMHR. As the persecution and trial began, she remained prepared and entered the battle with full confidence that victory would come soon, the body said and added that due to such history and grit of late Chonthingla, the Nagas today are blessed with an abled leader and Longvibu among them.
“It took six years for her husband to be freed, but during those years, Chonthingla gathered her three children and gave her best to ensure they were protected and nurtured. While- such stories are common among the Naga families, Chonthingla took on even greater roles and responsibilities when her husband became the Longvibu of the Naga Army. She managed and supervised the affairs of home and outside because they were important to her. People’s relationship was a priority to her, and she was often seen accompanying Anthony Ningkhan on most of his trips”, the NPMHR said paying tribute to her.
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The Nagas’ Human Rights body further said that when they looked back they could see that it was God’s way of showing his love and grace by allowing them to journey together lovingly in the remaining few years of her life. It also said that she saw off her daughter to her new home and new family and added that as if her mission on earth was complete, she left without any prolonged pain and suffering.
“We see the divinity of God even in a time of grief,” the NPMHR said adding “her untimely demise is a great loss for all of us”.
“General Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, Peter, Phiphi, and Jedi, please accept our deepest condolences,” it said.
The Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights further prays for God’s grace to nurture them through their grief and wishes for her soul to rest in peace.
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