29/03/2017
ITANAGAR, Mar 27: In a gruesome incident on late Sunday night, Kajum Bagra (34), son of Deputy Speaker cm BJP MLA Tumke Bagra allegedly shot one Kenjum Kamsi (40) of Angu village, near Hotel Aalo West in Aalo.
Sources from Aalo informed that there is a CCTV footage, which captured the entire incident, that occurred between 10 to 10:30 PM. Reportedly, the deceased, Kenjum Kamsi was standing at the parking lot near the hotel when the accused, Kajum Bagra came in a white Scorpio (registration No. AR01F 0217) and shot Kamsi on the head from point blank range, without any provocation or argument.
The victim reportedly succumbed to his injury on the way to Pasighat.
It was also informed that the accused and the victim might have had an argument over some work on the phone before the shooting incident. The argument was reportedly over several projects under SIDF and SADA as the victim had allegedly filed complaints against the accused and his brothers in several departments asking them not to release bills.
The accused later surrendered before the police after the victim was declared dead.
The Arunachal Pradesh Police, Aalo unit also arrested Kanya Bagra after verifying the CCTV footage, while three other persons were also detained today for interrogation.
Victim Kenjum Kamsi is survived by his wife and three children. He was the Spokesperson of Paktu Ao Youth Welfare Association (PAYWA) and also a Congress party worker.
A case has been registered with Aalo Police Station with case no 14/17, under section 302 IPC, read with 25(1)(B) of Arms Act.
Reacting to the incident, angry relatives engaged heavy machineries and dug a pit outside the hotel in an attempt to bury the deceased’s body this morning. However, the mob was later pacified after relatives of the accused gave them a plot at Bagra (Higi) village, 25 Kms from Aalo.
Despite repeated attempts to contact the West Siang Superintendent of Police and Officer in-charge Aalo, this daily did not receive a response.
Meanwhile, the Galo Students’ Union (GSU) vehemently condemned the heinous crime and demanded exemplary punishment for the accused under relevant sections of the law.
The students’ union urged the authorities concerned, including Aalo Police to ensure justice for the victim and his family.
Extending condolences, the GSU said that Kenjum Kamsi was closely associated with the PAYWA and various other social organizations. The GSU expressed solidarity with the family members of late Kenjum and appealed to all for calm in this hours of crisis.