Last Updated on February 20, 2026
   
Last Updated on February 20, 2026

Shillong MP Ricky Syngkon collapses while playing futsal; dies


2026-02-20
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Shillong: Lok Sabha MP Ricky AJ Syngkon died on Thursday after collapsing while playing futsal in Shillong, reports Manosh Das. The 54-year-old MP from Meghalayas Voice of the People Party was playing with friends when he collapsed. He was rushed to a community health centre and later admitted to the citys Dr H Gordon Roberts Hospital, where he died shortly after at 8.42pm.

Chief minister Conrad K Sangma expressed shock, describing Syngkon as a committed public representative.

Syngkon, who represented Shillong constituency, was known for his active public engagements across the Khasi-Jaintia Hills. He won the 2024 elections by 3.7 lakh votes over his nearest rival, Congress MP Vincent H Pala.


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