Deputy chief minister, Y Patton, has expressed grief over the demise of retired headmaster, Wokha Town, late N. Chenio Kithan on February 3.
In a condolence note, Patton said that late Kithan was a bright student who studied on government merit scholarship and became a respected teacher.
He served as teacher, sub-inspector of schools, assistant headmaster and retired as headmaster. He added that in his death, the people had lost a good teacher and a pious soul.
Further, Dy. CM conveyed his condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed to rest in peace.