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Sikkim Rapper UNB Attacked in Arunachal Pradesh
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Incident Overview
Sikkim-based rapper Ugen Namgyal Bhutia, known as UNB, was allegedly assaulted near Tiwari Gaon in the Lower Dibang Valley district while returning to Roing after a performance in Anini. Police say the attack occurred around 6 p.m. on a Monday, after two vehicles followed UNB’s car for nearly an hour and intercepted it on an isolated jungle stretch. Eight to ten men struck the vehicle with rods, targeting UNB and his manager Deep Dhar; other team members were not harmed. UNB sustained injuries to his head and face, including swelling around one eye. The assailants fled when a truck approached the scene. The incident was reported to Roing police station at approximately 7:50 p.m., and police noted that poor mobile connectivity delayed the call.
Background & Context
UNB rose to prominence through his hip-hop style and a 2022 appearance on *MTV Hustle 2.0*. He was the Day 1 headliner of a two-day festival held on September 19 and 20. Police sources indicated that UNB’s statement referenced an ongoing “cold war” on social media with Arunachal-based rapper Don Kam, and an earlier attempted altercation during a prior visit to the state. The attack follows a recent regional incident in which filmmaker Dominic Sangma was assaulted on September 16 after intervening in a dispute near the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) campus in Itanagar.
Official Statements & Responses
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang contacted Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu, requesting immediate steps for UNB’s safety. Khandu assured “prompt intervention and necessary action.” Arunachal police have formed a special investigation team, including DSP-rank officers, and registered an FIR under sections 126(2), 115(2) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2023) for wrongful restraint, voluntarily causing hurt, and criminal intimidation. Officer-in-charge Taniya Uli said police have alerted check gates to locate the described vehicles and are gathering evidence despite the lack of eyewitnesses.
Data & Statistics
- Attackers: eight to ten men.
- Vehicles used: an Innova and a Bolero, both reportedly from Assam with number plates concealed in mud.
- Injuries: head and facial wounds, swelling around one eye.
- Reporting time: around 7:50 p.m. to Roing police station.
- Investigation: special team constituted; two vehicles identified; check gates deployed.
Verbatim Quotes
“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,” — Prem Singh Tamang, sikkim chief minister