Naga bodies appreciate Centre's decision to release Shimray

The Naga Hoho, an apex body of the Nagas, and other such organisations today appreciated the Centre's move that released on bail Anthony Shimray, an NSCN(IM) leader, in the interest of the peace talks earlier this month.
Naga Hoho, Naga Students' Federation and Naga Mothers' Association in a joint statement said "it (the release of Shimray) is a sign of demonstration of the sincerity and seriousness of the peace process".
Shimray, suspected key NSCN(IM) arms procurer, was granted bail on August 2 by a special court in New Delhi in a case under the anti-terror act, after NIA said his bail was "important in the interest of peace negotiations between NSCN (IM) and the Government of India".

The judge granted bail to Shimray after NIA did not oppose his bail application.
Shimray reunited with his family after nearly six years, the joint statement said.
However, the Naga organisations once again reiterated that the Centre must release all other Naga political prisoners irrespective of groups or factions without delay.