Continuing his series of surprise inspections across government offices, Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton carried out an unannounced visit to several departments in Wokha on Thursday.

The offices inspected included the Horticulture Office, Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), District Planning & Machinery Office, and Land Resources Office, where a total of 12 staff members were found absent. Among them, the Horticulture Department reported one absentee out of eleven staff, PHED recorded one absentee out of thirty-two, Planning & Machinery had five absentees out of fourteen, and the Land Resources Office reported five absentees from a total strength of seventeen.

Patton was accompanied by Wokha Deputy Commissioner Vineet Kumar (IAS), Superintendent of Police Relo Aye, and representatives from the Lotha Hoho and Lotha Students’ Union, including their presidents Mhondamo Ovung and Lirhonthung Kithan.

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Speaking after the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged that many staff members are diligently performing their duties but stressed that even a few unjustified absences can disrupt public service delivery. He urged all government departments to uphold discipline and accountability to ensure citizens receive the services they are entitled to.

Patton further announced that such surprise inspections will continue to promote a culture of responsibility and transparency within the government machinery.