Pre-poll violence continues in Nagaland: NDPP supporter stoned to death
First Published: 23rd February, 2018 10:10 IST
Nagaland saw yet another instance of violence after a NDPP supporter was been killed at Tuli constituency. The slain NDPP activist was a supporter of party candidate James Imtikumba Yaden,
Nagaland saw yet another instance of violence after a NDPP supporter was been killed at Tuli constituency. The slain NDPP activist was a supporter of party candidate James Imtikumba Yaden, and allegedly died after he and other supporters were attacked with stones by supporters of the opposition NPF candidate.
According to reports, the supporters of Yaden were travelling in three vehicles when the youth, identified as 25-year-old Longshak Konyak, fell off from one of the cars after they were pelted stones, allegedly by NPF supporters.
He was rushed to hospital where he was declared dead. Another NDPP supporter is also learnt to have sustained injuries after being hit in the stone-pelting incident.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Brother of BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham Who Died in Cross-Border Firing by Pakistan in Jammu Appointed ASI in Manipur Police on Compassionate Grounds
11th July 2025
Live Maikhuli Villagers Protest MoU Over Assam-Meghalaya Border, Demand Return of Fishery
11th July 2025
Live Chhangur Baba Received Rs 500 Crore in Foreign Funds for Illegal Conversions: Anti-Terror Squad
11th July 2025
Live Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese Warships, 1 Aircraft Breaching ADIZ Amid Rising Tensions
11th July 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Dimapur Floods: 3 Dead, Flights Suspended, NH-29 Blocked
Dimapur Flood: Flight operations at Dimapur Airport were suspended on Sunday after floodwaters inundated the runway and parking bays.
08th July 2025
Nagaland BJP President Benjamin Yepthomi, Several Others Formally Join Party
The induction of the delegation is being viewed as part of a broader political strategy to consolidate the BJP’s support base in the region.
08th July 2025
Incessant Rains Flood Dimapur, Trigger Landslides on NH-29; Daily Life in Nagaland Disrupted
Incessant rainfall since the early hours of July 5 caused artificial flooding across multiple localities, severely affecting the daily lives of residents.
06th July 2025
Massive Landslide Hits Kohima-Mao Stretch on NH2 in Nagaland’s Phesama; Manipur-Bound Traffic Affected, Check Alternate Routes Here
Of the 28 km stretch between Mao–Kidima–Chakhabama, 9 km lies within Manipur and is currently under maintenance by Manipur PWD.
02nd July 2025
Govt Driver-Turned-Burglar Bought Land, Vehicles with Stolen Money, Nagaland DGP Shares Details of How He Robbed Colleges, Automobile Showrooms and KMC
Speaking to the media, Nagaland DGP Sharma said that Solo is currently in police custody following his arrest by Kohima Police on June 20.
26th June 2025