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Ex-Itanagar Capital Region Deputy Commissioner Arrested over Twin Suicide Case

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Arunachal Pradesh Police has arrested former Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) deputy commissioner Talo Potom in connection with a twin suicide case involving allegations of sexual abuse, coercion, and corruption. The case pertains to the death of Gomchu Yekar, a young Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), who died by suicide at his rented apartment at Lekhi village in Nirjuli on October 23. Yekar's family has alleged that he was sexually exploited and harassed by Potom and another official, and was later abandoned and blackmailed. The police have registered a case under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, including those related to abetment to suicide and criminal misconduct.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested former ICR deputy commissioner Talo Potom in connection with a twin suicide case involving allegations of sexual abuse, coercion, and corruption.
  • The case pertains to the death of Gomchu Yekar, a young MTS, who died by suicide at his rented apartment at Lekhi village in Nirjuli on October 23.
  • Yekar's family has alleged that he was sexually exploited and harassed by Potom and another official, and was later abandoned and blackmailed.
  • The police have registered a case under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, including those related to abetment to suicide and criminal misconduct.
  • The FIR invokes the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017.
  • Yekar's family has demanded a fair, thorough, and independent investigation, including the involvement of central agencies, citing the powerful positions of the accused.
  • Yekar was initially engaged on a temporary basis by the then DC Potom to assist in enforcing the alcohol and tobacco-free order at Indira Gandhi Park.

Statistics:

  • 1 criminal case registered under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.
  • 2 officials accused of involvement in the twin suicides: Talo Potom (former ICR deputy commissioner) and Likwang Lowang (Rural Works Department Executive Engineer).
  • 1 million (approximate) number of people affected by the alcohol and tobacco-free order at Indira Gandhi Park, allegedly enforced by Yekar under the guidance of Potom.
  • 7 lakh (approximate) rupees extorted by Yekar for impersonating a magistrate.

Sources:

  • Arunachal Pradesh Police.
  • Papum Pare Superintendent of Police Neelam Nega.
  • Omega Printers & Publishers Pvt Ltd.
  • Contify.com.

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