Tributes paid to Isak Chishi Swu
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Nagaland, June 30 (ANI): People from all walks of life condoled the death of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) chairman, Isak Chishi Swu, who passed away on June 28 following multi-organ failure. National Security Adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ajit Doval, also paid tribute by placing a wreath on his body. NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, interlocutor in Naga peace talks R N Ravi, former Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, former state governor Swaraj Kaushal were among those who were present. The 87-year-old chairman of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland was undergoing treatment for almost a year at Fortis hospital in south Delhi, where he breathed his last. Swu, who belonged to the Sumi tribe, hailed from Nagaland's Zunheboto district. His body has been taken to his native place for last rites. His death has brought the focus back on the status of the Naga peace accord negotiations since the signing of a 'framework agreement' between the Centre and the NSCN-IM in August last in New Delhi.
