Arunachal Pradesh: NPP MLA Tirong Aboh, son among 11 shot dead by unknown assailants

Eleven people, including sitting MLA from National People's Party Tirong Aboh and his son, were shot dead by unknown assailants in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday. The attack took place in the Bogapani area of Tirap district.

Tirong Aboh was the sitting MLA from the Khonsa West Assembly seat and was seeking re-election in the ongoing state assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh.

Militants belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) are suspected to be behind the attack. Aboh's personal security officer is said to be in critical condition.

Reacting to the tragedy, Meghayala CM Conrad Sangma tweeted, "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."

Union minister Kiren Rijiju also took to Twitter to react to the incident and said strong action will be taken against those responsible for the 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," Kiren Rijiju tweeted.

Arunachal Pradesh went to polls simultaneously with the Lok Sabha elections. Results for the Arunachal assembly elections will be announced along with the general election results on May 23.