Shillong, Feb. 19 -- Shillong Lok Sabha member, Dr. Ricky Andrew Jones Syngkon of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), passed away at the age of 54 on Thursday, after reportedly collapsing while playing football.
Syngkon was immediately taken by his friends to Mawiong Community Health Centre (CHC) for treatment.
However, in the absence of a doctor at the facility, he was referred to Hughes Gordon Roberts Hospital, Shillong.
Doctors at the Hughes Gordon Roberts made extensive efforts to resuscitate Syngkon, but despite their best efforts, he could not be revived and was confirmed dead at around 8:42 pm.
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