Arunachal: Former Education Minister Khapriso Krong passes away

Arunachal Pradesh former state education minister Khapriso Krong passed away at the age of 70 years after a prolonged illness. He represented Hayuliang constituency in the state Assembly during NEFA days.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chowna Mein mourned his demise and conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members.

Khandu, in his twitter handle, wrote: “Shocked and saddened to hear about sad demise of former Minister of Arunachal Shri Khapriso Krong Ji. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the grieving family. I pray Almighty for his noble soul to achieve the highest abode and strength to his family in this hour of grief.”

He was admitted at Assam Medical College & Hospital, Dibrugarh on December 22 last with multiple ailments that severely complicated his health condition.