Itanagar, Jun 9: The Biki Welfare Society (BWS) has expressed shock and grief over the demise of Biki Yamak Charu on Monday. She was 84 years old.

Charu was mother of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee general secretary and former zilla parishad member Kumporijo, Biki Shapiong.

Remembering late Charu as a hardworking and dedicated woman, BWS president Biki Tamo said, she was a pillar of love, strength, and a guiding light who touched the lives of all who knew her.

Her absence leaves a void that will never be filled, he said.

Offering condolences to the bereaved family, the BWS has prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.

Late Charu’s last rites will be performed at Mowb-I, Itanagar on Tuesday.

She is survived by two sons and four daughters.