Breaking: Arunachal Pradesh’s sitting MLA Tirong Aboh shot to death

Arunachal Pradesh’s sitting National People’s Party (NPP) MLA from Khonsa West Assembly constituency, Tirong Aboh, and six others are shot dead today in an attack. The attack took place in the Bogapani area of Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh. Aboh was seeking re-election in the ongoing state assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh. His personal security officer was also attacked and reports state that his condition is critical now. National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) militants are suspected to be behind this heinous attack.

Meghalaya Chief Minister condemned the ‘brutal attack’ and said, “The NPP is extremely shocked and saddened by the news of the death of its MLA Shri Tirong Aboh (Arunachal Pradesh) and his family.” He also urged Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister of India ‘to take action against those responsible for such attack.’

Here’s his tweet below.

The NPP is extremely shocked and saddened by the news of the death of its MLA Shri Tirong Aboh (Arunachal Pradesh) and his family. We condemn the brutal attack and urge @rajnathsingh and @PMOIndia to take action against those responsible for such attack.

— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) May 21, 2019

Minister of State for Home Affairs and Lok Sabha MP of Arunachal Pradesh, Kiren Rijiju is also ‘shocked’ and ‘saddened by the brutal attack’. He tweeted, “I’m shocked and saddened by the brutal attack and tragic killing of MLA Shri Tirong Aboh of Arunachal Pradesh, his family including 11 people. Strongest possible action will be taken against those responsible for such dastardly attack.”

I’m shocked and saddened by the brutal attack and tragic killing of MLA Shri Tirong Aboh of Arunachal Pradesh, his family including 11 people. Strongest possible action will be taken against those responsible for such dastardly attack.

— Chowkidar Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 21, 2019

Our deepest condolences for those who lost their lives in the attack.

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