Lt. P. Thengem Khiamniungan has first joined the national service on 1st February, 2001 as Regional secretary of the Khiamniungan Region under the leadership of hon’ble Brig. (Retd.) S. Singnya. During his stint as Regional Secretary, he also served under different capacities for the welfare of the aforementioned Region.
Later, he was inducted as Deputy Secretary to the central government for his efficiency in secretarial work. In 2011, he was assigned and transferred as Deputy Secretary to the ministry of Chaplee Affairs and later promoted to Joint Secretary in 2012. He was attached to the ministry of Chaplee affairs till 2014 and promoted to Secretary. In 2015, he was transferred to the Kedahge’s office as Secretary. In 2016, he was reshuffled and assigned to the Ministry of Law & Justice Secretary till he breathed his last.
The Federal Government of Nagaland has deeply grieved for his lost who passed away on 24th September, 2016 at Mokokchung District Hospital after a brief illness. The sacrifices he made for the cause of the Nagas shall never be in vain and will be recorded. The government has appreciated and regarded all his works and performances that he has done during his time as exemplary to all. His sudden demise has brought a great loss to the government and for the Naga people which has created a vacuum. May his soul rest in peace.
The government also condole the bereaved family and relatives at this hour of sadness and sorrow and pray that our Almighty God gives them strength and blessings upon them in the days to come.
Dated Oking; the 26th September, 2016
Issued by,
Ministry of Rali Wali Affairs/MIP
Federal Government of Nagaland