Nagaland government, FNR discuss repatriation of Naga ancestral remains

Kohima, October 12 (MExN): The Nagaland government on Monday held a meeting with representatives of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) to discuss the repatriation of Naga ancestral human remains currently housed at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton said.The meeting was attended by Minister for Roads and Bridges G Kaito Aye, Principal Secretary Abhijit Sinha, and Special Secretary (Home) Limasunep, along with FNR representatives.In a post on X, Patton said the discussions focused on the proposed return of 39 ancestral human remains and deliberated on the way forward to facilitate their repatriation with “due respect, dignity and sensitivity.”“We had a meaningful discussion on the proposed return of the 39 ancestral human remains and deliberated on the way forward to facilitate their repatriation with due respect, dignity and sensitivity,” Patton said.The Dy CM appreciated the efforts of the FNR in pursuing the significant matter and said the government looked forward to continued engagement towards ensuring the dignified return of the ancestors to their homeland.“We appreciate the efforts of FNR in pursuing this significant matter and look forward to continued engagement towards ensuring the dignified return of our ancestors to their homeland,” he said.