Bogapani (Arunachal Pradesh), May 21 : Sitting National People’s Party (NPP) MLA Tirong Aboh along with six other people were killed on Tuesday by suspected NSCN terrorists near Bogapani area of Arunachal’s Tirap district, authorities said.
The information was confirmed by the District Collector today.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma also confirmed the death of the MLA and posted on Twitter.
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 Rajnath Singh and PMO India to take action against those responsible for such attack.”
Further details are awaite
The area where the ambush took place is very remote, making investigation of the attack difficult, the official said.
Attacks on Indian officials by separatist militias have declined in recent years, though dozens of groups still operate in north and eastern areas of the country.
