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Rapper UNB Allegedly Attacked While Returning From Arunachal Festival
Rapper UNB was allegedly attacked while traveling in Arunachal Pradesh.
He and his team were returning to Roing after a festival in Anini.
Police said two vehicles followed them for nearly an hour.
A group of eight to 10 men then allegedly stopped their car and damaged it with rods.
UNB and his manager were reportedly attacked, while other team members were not assaulted.
UNB suffered injuries to his head and face.
The attackers reportedly left when a truck came near the scene.
Police formed a special team and identified two vehicles linked to the incident.
The reason for the attack and the identities of the suspects are still being investigated.
Sikkim-based rapper Ugen Namgyal Bhutia, known as UNB, was allegedly attacked near Tiwari Gaon in Arunachal Pradesh.
Police said two vehicles followed UNB’s car for nearly an hour before eight to 10 men intercepted and damaged it with rods.
UNB and his manager, Deep Dhar, were allegedly assaulted; UNB suffered head and facial injuries and swelling around one eye.
Arunachal Pradesh Police formed a special investigation team, identified two vehicles and registered a case involving wrongful restraint, hurt and criminal intimidation.
Police are investigating the motive and suspects amid poor connectivity, an isolated location and a lack of eyewitnesses.
- Who
- Sikkim-based rapper Ugen Namgyal Bhutia, known as UNB, his manager Deep Dhar and their team were involved; police are seeking eight to 10 alleged attackers.
- What
- UNB’s vehicle was allegedly followed, intercepted and damaged, and UNB and his manager were reportedly assaulted.
- Where
- Near Tiwari Gaon in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley district, while the group was traveling toward Roing.
- When
- Around 6 p.m. on Monday; the incident was reported around 7:50 p.m., and police investigated the site on Tuesday.
- Why
- The motive has not been established; police sources cited an alleged social-media dispute involving UNB and rapper Don Kam, while this has not been confirmed as the cause.
Police Account
Manager’s Allegations
Description of the attack
Police Account
Police said two vehicles followed UNB’s car for nearly an hour before eight to 10 men allegedly intercepted it, damaged it with rods and attacked UNB and his manager.
Manager’s Allegations
Manager Deep Dhar alleged that the vehicles, described as an Innova and a Bolero registered in Assam, had their number plates covered with mud and stopped the car after confirming UNB was inside.
Motive and targeting
Police Account
Police said they were still working to identify the accused and determine the motive; police sources mentioned an alleged social-media “cold war” involving UNB and rapper Don Kam, but did not establish it as the cause.
Manager’s Allegations
Dhar’s account indicates that UNB may have been specifically targeted, since he alleged the attackers confirmed the rapper’s presence before intercepting the vehicle.
Investigation status
Police Account
Police formed a special investigation team, alerted check gates, identified two vehicles and continued gathering evidence, while noting the absence of eyewitnesses and poor connectivity.
Manager’s Allegations
The victims’ descriptions and complaint are supplying information to investigators, but the manager’s allegations remain allegations and have not been independently confirmed in the reports.
Key facts
- Artist
- Ugen Namgyal Bhutia, popularly known as UNB
- Incident location
- Near Tiwari Gaon, Lower Dibang Valley district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Travel route
- The group was returning to Roing after attending a festival in Anini
- Reported attackers
- Eight to 10 men allegedly involved; two vehicles reportedly followed the victims
- Reported injuries
- UNB suffered head and facial injuries, including swelling around one eye
- Police action
- A special investigation team was formed, and two vehicles used in the alleged attack were identified
- Investigation challenges
- Poor mobile connectivity, an isolated location and a lack of eyewitnesses
Quotes
Prem Singh Tamang
Chief Minister of Sikkim
“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.”
NDTV
“I sincerely thank the chief minister for his prompt response and assurance. I am confident that the matter will be appropriately addressed and that all necessary steps will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of our youth.”
NDTV
Sources
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