Nagaland home minister, Y. Patton has expressed grief on the demise of late K.R. Murry, father of former minister, Dr. Chumben Murry, who passed away on August 7, 2016 at Wokha after prolonged illness.
Patton in a condolence message said late Murry was a prominent senior citizen from Lotha community and had served in different capacities as retired deputy director social welfare department, a prominent legal expert, social worker and veteran politician. He said late Murry had also served as president of DCC Wokha. Late K. R. Murry was also vice president of Kyong Academy from 1992 till May 2014.“His contribution towards research and publication of Lotha vernacular was of immense impact to the younger generation and to the Lotha people”, Patton said. While extending condolences to Dr. Chumben Murry and to the bereaved family members, home minister prayed for strength and comfort during the time of sorrow and the departed to soul rest in peace.In another condolence, Naga People’s Front (NPF) central Hqs. Kohima, Nagaland in a condolence message through its press bureau expressed pain to learn about the passing away of late K.R. Murry. NPF central led by Dr Shürhozelie Liezetsu and all ranks and files of the NPF convey heartfelt condolences to Dr Chumben Murry and the bereaved family and pray that the departed soul rest in peace.