Unfazed by opposition from a tribal body to his visit, NSCN(IM) leader T Muivah today arrived at Pughoboto in Zunheboto district of Nagaland to consult different sections of society to carry the Naga peace process forward.
The apex tribal council, Sumi Hoho, had asked Muivah not to visit the district at this stage because NSCN(IM) had made certain adverse remarks against it.
The council cautioned that if some unfortunate incident occurred during his visit, the Hoho should not be held responsible.
The people of Pughoboto, led by the district gaonburhas (village heads) union, however, welcomed Muivah when he arrived from Jotsoma near here, police sources said.
The Naga leader is likely to stay for next few days at Pughoboto, the home town of NSCN(IM) chairman Issac Chishi Swu.
Muivah had begun his peace mission recently after he was unable to proceed on May 5 to his ancestral Somdal village in Ukrul district of Manipur when the neighbouring state opposed his visit.
The Centre has invited Muivah to hold peace talks in New Delhi which is likely at the end of this month.
