Former MDC of Karbi Anglong dies aged 89

DIPHU — Former Executive Member of District Council (MDC) of erstwhile Karbi Anglong District Council now Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Rangdang Teron passed away on May 31 at Umpanai Hospital following stroke. He was 89 years old.

He is survived by his wife and nine daughters.

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The mortal remains have been brought to his residence at Umbormon Ronghang village in West Karbi Anglong.

Late Rangdang Teron was MDC for two terms from Chinthong MAC constituency.

As per family sources, Late Rangdang Teron was a school headmaster at Rongjangphong ME School before joining politics.

His body will be cremated on Friday at Umborman Ronghang village cremation ground.

The Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Tuliram Ronghang on his Facebook account wrote: “I'm saddened to hear Mr Rangdang Teron, former MDC, also first elected Karbi Adorbar in the year 1971, passed away today. His demise left a void in the Karbi Society. Offered prayers to Almighty God for eternal peace to the departed soul and paid heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members”.