The Pitt Rivers Museum said it has been "working closely" with the Naga people on finding a date for a handover ceremony, after which a Naga delegation is set to accompany the remains home.

The Nagas have sought the return of the remains for years, with formal talks with Pitt Rivers Museum, which holds the varsity’s collection, beginning in 2020.

Oxford University Council has approved the return of 39 Naga ancestral remains held at the Pitt Rivers Museum, with repatriation expected by year-end. | India News