HISTORY

The traditional village council of this tribe is known as Kabeya to the Tawrahs and Pharai to the Kamans. Gaonbura are the Government representatives of the villages. Mishmis are basically a small clan and in the proceedings of village council, affected parties and neutral members also participate. Generally the decision of the council is followed by all the parties. It is a common belief that the innocent would remain unaffected by any harsh treatment and thus in case of serious allegations people pour molten lead or dip hand in the boiling water / put heated red axe on the palm of the alleged person to testify his innocence. This act is called Pasai by the Tawrahs and Mashai by the Kamans. During such events, the decision arrived is previously sanctioned socially.