Peace monoliths unveiled in Sungarstu, Mongsenyimti

Our Correspondent
Mokokchung, Dec. 28 (EMN): Two identical monoliths dubbed as ‘Mamashi Long’ to signify peace between Sungarstu and Mongsenyimti were unveiled in both the villages on December 27.

The monoliths were unveiled by Chuba Ozukum, consultant of Law and Justice Department.

Basing on oral history, Taka Longchar, chairman of Sungarstu Village Council (SVC), narrated that six forefathers including three from Sungratsu and three from Mongsenyimti undertook the herculean task to bring peace between the two villages by exchanging spears and machetes to signify peace and friendship.

“If we revisit the annals of history, there might be a higher calling that inspired our six peacemakers to bring peace between the two villages and we are enjoying the peace laid down by them which is around 140 years today,” Longchar said.

The peacemakers from Sungratsu village were Kariba Longchar, descendant of Kariba; Metongsangba Aier, descendant of Sungkopamen; and Chakpashingang Longchar, descendant of Nokjen), while peacemakers from Mongsenyimti village were Imnanungsang Ozukum, descendant of Nokpenjang; Imyangerba Ozukum, descendant of Nokojungba; and Longjangrumen, descendant of Ilangba.

Chuba Ozukum also acknowledged the peacemakers for their spirit of truth in their deeds to bring peace and bestowed the legacy of long-lasting peace to their generations besides bringing the two villages together which still exist today.

He stated that the ordeal they went through to forge peace between the two villages was remarkable because of their sheer commitment and determination to bring peace. In this regard, he encouraged the descendants of six peacemakers to work towards strengthening peace as they unveiled the peace initiation of their ancestors.

“We hope that the footprints of peace we left behind will garner unity and peace in both the villages,” he said.

He further suggested the descendants of peacemakers for documenting historic deeds initiated by the six forefathers for future generations.