Guwahati: In a horrific incident, a student leader was killed allegedly by a suspected drug peddler in Nagaland’s Mon district on Thursday.
The victim has been identified as Ahoa Konyak, chairman of the Action Committee of the Tizit Area Students Union (TASU) of the district.
The accused identified as Menshan Konyak has been taken into custody, while a mob put his house on fire, official stated.
According to official, police team received the information that around 9:30 am a team of TASU led by Konyak while conducting surprise check for drugs in a house were attacked by the house owner with a machete killing him on the spot.
Following the incident, unwarranted situation erupted but it has been brought under control, official said.
Nagaland chief minister condemn the brutal act and appealed for peace. Taking to Twitter, CM Neiphiu Rio wrote, “I strongly condemn the brutal act that unfolded in Tizit. I appeal for peace from all sections of society and to cooperate with the authority. Justice will be delivered as per the law of the land. I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Ahoa Konyak.”
On the other hand, TASU, in a circular, asked the general public and shopkeepers of Tizit jurisdiction to shutter down for 24 hours till Friday to mourn the killing of its Action Committee chairman.
Further investigation is underway of the entire incident, official said.
