Dimapur, April 21 -- The NSCN (IM) has stated that the departure of Ikato Chishi Swu, son of the late Isak Chishi Swu, will not affect the organizational structure of the Nagaland insurgent group.

Lt Gen (retd) VS Atem, a senior leader, responded with a firm, "It will not affect us," when questioned about the potential impact of Ikato's exit.

Atem's remarks were made on the sidelines of a 'Consultative Meeting' held in Nguvihe village in Nagaland's Niuland district, on Monday.

The meeting brought together the Aghunaqa area's frontal organizations, led by village chiefs. Vice president Tongmeth Wangnao and other members of the NSCN (IM) Collective Leadership were also in attendance.

Ikato Chishi Swu, whose father co-founded and led the...