Dimapur, February 10 (MExN): On the demise of Maj Gen Paming, GOC Eastern Command, Naga Army of February 8 at his native village (Ningshit), FGN Kedahge Gen (Retd) Viyalie Metha in a press note has conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and relatives. The press note stated that Maj Gen Paming joined Naga Army on June 30, 1976.
He served the nation in various capacities as the Commander of 7th Brigade, Defence Commander, 2 i/c of Eastern Command, GOC and as GOC of the Eastern Command, Naga Army in 2023. He was a recipient of Long Service Certificate and a recipient of Military Cross. He gave his whole life for the Nation.
“He was a true patriot. His untimely death was a great loss for the Nation, Naga Army as a whole and community. Yet his patriotic deeds and sacrificial services rendered to the nation shall always remain alive in the history of the Naga nation,” Metha stated while praying for departed soul to “eternally rest in peace.”
In another condolence message, Maj Gen Pezangulie Khelietsu, C-in-C, Naga Army, FGN stated that the demise of Maj Gen Paming is a great loss to the Naga nation and the vacuum left by him will be difficult to fill up. His invaluable contribution in the service of the Naga nation will always be remembered and the legacy he leaves behind will be honoured, he stated.
“At this hour of bereavement, I on my own behalf and on behalf of the Naga Army, Federal Government of Nagaland convey our deepest condolences to the members of the bereaved family and pray to our living God to grant solace at this hour of grief. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace,” Khelietsu added.
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