Tirong Aboh killing: NIA announces bounty on NSCN rebels

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced cash reward for those who provide information on the whereabouts of 5 NSCN-IM rebels; who were involved in the killing of Arunachal Pradesh NPP MLA Tirong Aboh. The five rebels against whom the bounty have been announced are self-styled NSCN-IM rebel Apem, Absolon Tangkhul, Victor Tangkhul, James Kiwang […]

Tight security arrangements in place for Khonsa bypolls

Arunachal Pradesh DGP RP Updahya is personally monitoring the security scenario ahead of the by-elections to the Khonsa West constituency slated to be held on October 21. A total of 13 companies of the Central Armed Paramilitary Force have been deployed in addition to police personnel to ensure free and fair elections. According to top […]

Khonsa West by-poll: Two candidates withdraw nominations

Two out of the four candidates who had filed their nominations for the Khonsa West by-polls have withdrawn their candidature. Yumsem Matey and Wangchu Lowang are the ones to have stepped out of the poll battle leaving now only contenders for the seat. Chakat Aboh now has to get past Azet Homtok to emerge victorious. […]

Chakat Aboh, wife of slain Arunachal MLA Tirong Aboh files nomination for by-polls

Chakat Aboh, the wife of slain Arunachal NPP MLA Tirong Aboh has filed her nomination papers as an independent candidate for the Khonsa West by-polls on October 21. Aboh is the first candidate to file nomination for the by-polls necessitated by the killing of her husband and sitting legislator Tirong Aboh in May. Political parties […]

Tirong Aboh’s wife urges centre, state govt to take action against those involved in distribution of leaflets from Naga Army (Ollo)

Three days ago Northeast Live broke the story of how an organisation named Naga Army (Ollo) distributed leaflets threatening anyone who stood against Phowang Lowang in the upcoming by election in Khonsa West of serious consequences. Wife of late Khonsa West MLA – Tirong Aboh and probable candidate for the ensuing election, Chakat Aboh has […]

Shadow of terror back to haunt poll in Arunachal Pradesh?

At a time when talks are just round the corner in political circles as to who will be the next MLA from Khonsa West legislative assembly constituency in Tirap district, after the upcoming bye-election to the constituency which is to be held within the next couple of months, a handout in the name of Naga […]

NIA arrests NSCN-IM cadre from Dimapur in connection with Tirong Aboh assassination case

In a big breakthrough in the Tirong Aboh assassination case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an NSCN-IM cadre in connection with the killing of Arunachal Pradesh NPP MLA Tirong Aboh and 10 others on May 21. Besides the arrest of the NSCN-IM cadre from Dimapur, the NIA is also questioning several others in […]

NIA releases photos of militants involved in killing of Arunachal NPP MLA Tirong Aboh

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has released photos of militants suspected to be involved in the assassination of NPP MLA Tirong Aboh in Arunachal Pradesh. The five militants who are allegedly involved in the killing are- Ravi Wangno, Ellie Ketok, Absolon Tangkhul, Victor Tangkhul and Apem. It may be mentioned that Kilonser Ravi Wangno, Ellie […]

AAPSU meets CM Pema Khandu over law and order scenario in Arunachal Pradesh

Taking cognizance of the total state of lawlessness in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh, the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has called for immediate expulsion of all militant groups from these regions in the state. The apex students’ body called on Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday and discussed […]