Senior IAS Officer Arrested in Arunachal Pradesh Double Suicide Case Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Oct 27, 2025 05:08 pm CST

A senior Arunachal Pradesh government official, Talo Potom, has been arrested following allegations of sexual assault that led to two suicides. The case involves 19-year-old Gomchu Yekar, who accused Potom and another official of sexual abuse and blackmail in his suicide note. The scandal has sparked public protests and revealed claims of corruption among government officials.