Shillong, Feb 19: The recent attacked on veterant politician Hopingstone Lyngdoh HSPDP candidate and MLA from Nongstoin by unidentified miscreants on Monday has drawn severe criticisim from various people of the state.
Expressing concerned over the attacked Conrad K. Sangma, NPP and former Leader of Opposition said that he was shocked to learn that a mischievous attempt was made on the life of Hopingstone Lyngdoh, a veteran politician.
Condemnming the dastardly criminal act Sangma urged upon the authorities to nab the culprits at the earliest possible.
“We condemn this dastardly criminal act and we pray to the Almighty to keep him safe and sound,” Sangma said.
It may be mentioned here that unidentified miscreants on Monday attacked the PWD Inspection Bungalow here where Hoping Stone Lyngdoh, HSPDP candidate and incumbent MLA from Nongstoin, was lodged.
The incident occurred at around 7 am when Lyngdoh had risen from the bed and had drawn the curtains of his room when the window panes were shattered.
Lyngdoh, who escaped unhurt, was surprised to see broken glasses all over his pillow.
Later, he stated that never in his political career had he been attacked by anyone nor had he any enemies.
We have just to learn that this morning, there were attempts to cause physical injury or maim or even take the life of Mr. Hopingstone Lyngdoh, senior most politician of the State, founder President of HSPDP, former MP & contesting candidate from Nongstoin Constituency. Such attempt is strongly condemned to by hook or by crook, win the seat from the undefeated patriarch of the Khasi people and of the Hill State movement. Actually, we have relayed information to the concerned and asked for extra vigilance & security for Mr. Lyngdoh and of the whole Constituency and of other sensitive constituuencies as our organisation is campaigning against the use of money & muscle power. It is therefore urged upon the concerned authorities to accordingly act and quell such illegal, immoral & unethical activities during elections. Rev. Dr. P. B. M. Basaiawmoit G. D. Lakiang Sr. Advisor President Indigenous Biodiversity & Social Welfare Organisation (SP News)
