Ambush in NE India kills lawmaker, others

By Shuriah Niazi

NEW DELHI (AA) - At least 11 people including a lawmaker were killed by armed militants on Tuesday in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, a local official said.

Tirong Aboh, a parliamentarian from the National People's Party, was shot dead in an ambush near Bogapani village in Tirap district of the state.

Tirap Deputy Commissioner PN Thungon confirmed the death toll adding that two are critically injured.

“I am trying to get more details about the attack..,” he said.

Kiren Rijiju, minister of state for home, condemned the attack in a tweet.

"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 a dastardly attack," he said.

Police alleged the assailant belonged to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, a group fighting to establish a sovereign Naga state.