Former Nagaland MLA Dr. Longrineken Dies at 58; Officials Mourn

Former Nagaland MLA Dr. Longrineken, who represented the Jangpetkong Assembly constituency and served in various advisory roles, died of cardiac arrest on March 7 at age 58 in Dimapur. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Assembly Speaker Sharingain Longkumer expressed condolences, highlighting his dedication and leadership. Funeral services were held in Chümoukedima, with community leaders clarifying reports of suicide as unfounded, confirming cardiac arrest as the cause of death.