New Delhi:
Tense situation prevailed in Arunachal Pradesh after sudden death of former Chief Minister Kalikho Pul. His body was found hanging with a fan at his residence in Itanagar on Tuesday morning.
Here is what is happening in Itanagar-
#Arunachal Pradesh cabinet decides to extend full status of a state funeral and state mourning for 3 days
#At this moment of grief me and my colleagues in Govt & ppl of Arunachal Pradesh convey our deep condolences: CM Pema Khandu on KalikhoPul
# Supporters of KalikhoPul gherao CM's bungalow in Itanagar
# Rajnath Singh has spoken to Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on KalikhoPul death.
# Situation tensed in Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) after supporters of Kalikho Pul symbolically burned a coffin.
# There was no suicide note in Pul's room. Reason of his suicide could be depression.
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"No suicide note has been recovered with Kalikho’s dead body, depression is being suspected as the prime reason behind alleged suicide," a MHA source said.
One of his three wives found him hanging this morning. He is survived by three wives and four children. (Also read: Kalikho Pul allegedly commits suicide)
As Pul's death news spread all the MLAs from ruling and opposition parties, ministers, friends and members of public rushed to the bungalow.
