Nagaland Dr. K. Kath laid to rest at Tseophenyu New Village

Former minister Dr. K. Kath, who passed away on November 17, was laid to rest at his native Tseophenyu New Village in Tseminyu on November 18.
Speaking at the funeral service, Rengma Hoho president Er. Tesinlo Semy recalled Dr. Kath’s historic role as the first cabinet minister from the Rengma tribe. He noted that during Kath’s tenure as MLA, the Tseminyu Sub-Division was upgraded to an ADC Headquarters, marking a significant milestone for the community.
Semy further stated that Dr. Kath served humanity with distinction, both as a dedicated medical professional and as a committed political leader who exemplified true statesmanship. “His contributions have left an enduring imprint on the socio-economic progress of the Rengma community,” he added.
Other speakers at the service included G.K. Rengma, S.R. Kent, and Keso Thong Seb. The funeral service was ministered by pastor, Rengma Baptist Church Kohima, Jonathan Mesen, with the burial prayer offered by pastor, Tesophenyu New Baptist Church, Meshenchu Kath.
Among those who paid tribute were MLA Jwenga Seb, former minister R. Khing, former minister Nillo Rengma, vice president NPF (COB), Benjamin Lorin, Rengma Baptist Church Kohima, Tesophenyu Group Officers’ Forum, Tesophenyu Group Union Kohima, Tesophenyu Group Pensioners’ Forum, Rengma Doctors’ Forum, Tesophenyu Villages’ Council chairmen, Tesophenyu New Village Baptist Church, Tesophenyu Upper Baptist Church, Tesophenyu Public Group Union, Tesophenyu Group Kathchwiiza Union.
Condolence messages were also received from Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland’s Power and Parliamentary Affairs Minister K.G. Kenye, the Ex-Parliamentary Association of Nagaland, Kohima Municipal Council councillor Avilie Rio, the Naga People’s Front, Rengma Doctors’ Forum, and Rengma Students’ Union.