Arunachal CM expressed extreme anguish over killing of NPP MLA Tirong Aboh and others

As per police report, 11 persons including the sitting MLA Khonsa West Tirong Aboh were ambushed and killed.

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed extreme anguish and shock over the unfortunate incident of ambush and  killing of sitting MLA Tirong Aboh along with several others by suspected militants at Tirap district today. He vehemently condemned the barbarous act and assured that befitting action would be initiated against the perpetrators.

As per police report, 11 persons including the sitting MLA Khonsa West Tirong Aboh were ambushed and killed at 12th mile, 20 KMs in between Khonsa and Deomali road by armed militants.

The barbaric and inhuman act of such magnitude is rare and not acceptable, the CM emphatically said while assuring all possible measures to nab the culprits and give them exemplary punishments. Operation by Army has already been launched while additional forces from Changlang have been rushed to Khonsa for operations.

While expressing deep condolences, Khandu prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and wished speedy recovery of the injured.

List of deceased and injured persons