A significant move has been made to address the legacy of colonial-era collecting. Ancestral remains are being returned to their community of origin. The remains in question were collected during a period of British rule. They are believed to have come from communities in present-day Nagaland.

Further details about the return are available. The announcement was made on Monday.

The return of these remains marks a step towards respecting Indigenous communities' wishes. The museum holding the remains has a large collection of artefacts from the same community.