Sikkim-based rapper Ugen Namgyal Bhutia, popularly known as UNB, was allegedly attacked by a group of men in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley district, police said on Tuesday.
The incident was reported to Roing Police Station, with police attributing the delay in reporting to poor mobile connectivity in the area. “Just had a telephonic conversation with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu Ji, regarding the unfortunate incident involving our young artiste, Ugen Namgyal Bhutia, popularly known as UNB, in Arunachal Pradesh. Two vehicles allegedly followed the car of UNB and his team for nearly an hour before intercepting it on an isolated stretch. Following the complaint, Arunachal Pradesh Police has formed a special investigation team to probe the alleged attack on the rapper. The police have already identified two vehicles used in the attack, the SP informed.
The incident happened around 6 pm on Monday near Tiwari Gaon when UNB and his team were returning to Roing after attending a festival in Anini, they said.
I expressed my concern over the incident and requested his personal intervention to ensure UNB’s safety and well-being,” the Sikkim Chief Minister said. Eight to ten men allegedly vandalised UNB’s vehicle with a rod and attacked him and his manager, police said. Roing, Lower Dibang Valley, a special team including DSP rank officers has been constituted to investigate the case, according to the Superintendent of Police (SP).
