October 22, 2025 : Thuingaleng Muivah, the veteran leader of NSCN-IM, returned to his ancestral village of Somdal in Ukhrul today under tight Z+ security cover, drawing large, emotional gatherings and heightened official attention.
The visit, billed as a personal homecoming after decades away, brought vivid displays of local welcome banners, crowds, and a packed district ground for scheduled interactions.
Authorities deployed enhanced security measures to ensure order amid fragile regional tensions, reflecting both the leader’s national profile and the sensitive backdrop of the Indo-Naga peace dialogue.
Residents described the day as deeply symbolic, blending cultural celebration with cautious optimism that the visit could nudge local conversations toward reconciliation.
