India, Feb. 20 -- Meghalaya MP Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon died on Thursday evening due to a heart attack. The 54-year-old was rushed to the hospital after he collapsed while playing futsal in a field in the outskirts of Shillong.

People familiar with the matter told HT that the MP was declared dead at 7 PM due to a heart attack.

Meghalaya chief minister expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of the Lok Sabha MP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the death.

"He will be remembered for his dedicated service to the people of Meghalaya. My thoughts are with his family, friends and supporters during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace," wrote Modi on X.

The Meghalaya assembly session for February 20, during whic...