Former Arunachal Pradesh minister Indrajit Namchoom passes away

Former Arunachal Pradesh Minister Indrajit Namchoom died at a private hospital in Kolkata this morning following cardiac arrest. 71 year old Namchoom, who belonged to the Khampti tribe, passed away at 2am at a private hospital, hospital sources said. He is survived by two sons and daughters.

Born in 1947, Namchoom did his schooling from Don Bosco School, Guwahati and graduated from Cotton College, Guwahati. During his school and college days, he was part of active indoor and outdoor games and excelled in football representing India in Youth Asian Soccer Tournament held at Saigon, Vietnam in 1964 besides, Santosh Trophy in 1959.

He started his career as a circle officer and retired as Secretary Legislative Assembly from 1989 to 1994. His political innings started in 1999 when he got elected from Chowkham constituency and was appointed Chairmen of Public Accounts Committee in the Mukut Mithi ministry.  Later he became a cabinet minister in the Gegong Apang cabinet.

All his children including his niece and present legislator from Namsai, Nang Sati Mein were present when he breathed his last, sources added.