SHILLONG, FEB 19: Member of Parliament from the Shillong Parliamentary constituency, Ricky A.J. Syngkon, passed away on Thursday following a massive Cardiac Arrest. He was 54.
Syngkon, a prominent leader of the Voice of the People Party, represented Shillong in the Lok Sabha and was widely regarded as a strong and articulate voice for Meghalaya in national politics.
According to sources, Dr. Syngkon was playing football at Mawiong when he suddenly collapsed on the field after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. He was immediately rushed to Gordon Roberts Hospital for emergency medical attention, but could not be revived and he died at 8:42 pm.
