Arunachal MLA Tirong Aboh, ten others shot dead in militant attack in Tirap

In a shocking incident being reported from Arunachal Pradesh, sitting National People’s Party (NPP) MLA from Khonsa West in Tirap district, Tirong Aboh was shot dead by suspected NSCN militants near

In a shocking incident being reported from Arunachal Pradesh, sitting National People’s Party (NPP) MLA from Khonsa West in Tirap district, Tirong Aboh was shot dead by suspected NSCN militants near Bogapani village of Tirap district.

Ten others, including family members of Aboh are believed to have been killed in the ambush by suspected Naga insurgents. The MLA was himself on the front seat where he was shot at seemingly from a close distance.

The deceased MLA was in his newly purchased Fortuner SUV when the suspected gunmen opened indiscriminate firing killing 11 people of the 12 who were travelling in the three vehicle convoy.

Police have confirmed that the incident took place between 12:30 and 1 PM on Tuesday. Those killed include NPP workers and close family of Aboh. The one critically injured is taken to Dibrugarh in Assam for treatment.

#BREAKING | Arunachal MLA and NPP candidate Tirong Aboh, 6 others shot dead by NSCN-IM in Bogapani in Khonsa West, #ArunachalPradesh. pic.twitter.com/uIcu2TtW9u

— Northeast Live (@NELiveTV) May 21, 2019

Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP president Conrad K Sangma condemned the brutal attack. Taking to Twitter, Sangma expressed shock and sadness at the death of Tirap MLA Tirong Aboh and his family; urges Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene.

The NPP strongly condemns the brutal attack on Shri Tirong Aboh and his family and his security personnels.

— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) May 21, 2019

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

Meanwhile, MoS Kiren Rijiju also condemned the tragic killing of Arunachal MLA Tirong Aboh and assured to take strongest possible action against those responsible.

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

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu condemning the barbaric attack took to Twitter saying, “Extremely shocked by the unfortunate killing of Khonsa MLA Tirong Aboh along with several others by insurgents. Strongly condemn this barbarous act. Action will be initiated to hunt down the perpetrators.”

Extremely shocked by unfortunate incident of killing of Khonsa MLA Tirong Aboh along with several others by insurgents. Strongly condemn this barbarous act. Action will be initiated to hunt down the perpetrators. My heartfelt condolence & may soul of those departed Rest In Peace.

— Chowkidar Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) May 21, 2019

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