Tawang, Oct 24: The mortal remains of former Minister of Arunachal Pradesh late Karma Wangchu was cremated this Monday afternoon at Temilo below Tawang monastery. The cremation was done amidst a huge public gathering and chanting of mantras and rituals led by the abbot of Tawang monastery Shelding Tulku Thupten Tendar Rinpoche and other senior monks.

Chairman DoKAA Jambey Wangdi, Brigadier NM Bendigeri commander Tawang brigade, Superintendent of Police Tawang Bomge Kamduk,and I/c DC Tawang Rinchin Leta laid wreaths while the jawans of Arunachal Pradesh police presented a guard of honour to the deceased leader.

Earlier Tashi Dhondup, the youngest son of the late Minister, read out the condolence messages of Ling Rinpoche and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. Chairman DoKAA Jambey Wangdi expressed his gratitude to all for extending support and cooperation to the family members of the late Karma Wangchu at the hour of grief.

He further spoke about his achievements and contribution to state in general and Tawang in particular.

The monks of the Tawang monastery and students of Choepheling public school, Temilo also offered their prayers.

MLAs Jambey Tashi, Phurpa Tsering, Dongru Siongju,Tsering Tashi former Chief Minister PK Thungon and many other senior leaders and officers paid their last respect to late Karma Wangchu.