Itanagar: The District and Sessions Court in Itanagar on Tuesday granted bail to senior IAS officer Talo Potom in connection with the alleged abetment of suicide of a 19-year-old youth.
The case stems from the death of Gomchu Yekar, who was found dead in his rented accommodation on October 24.
In a suicide note recovered from the scene, Yekar reportedly accused former Itanagar Capital Region Deputy Commissioner Potom and Rural Works Department Executive Engineer Likwang Lowang of sexual exploitation, harassment, coercion, and threats.
Following the incident, police registered a case under Sections 108, 271, 272, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Nirjuli Police Station.
Potom surrendered before the police on October 27 and had been in judicial custody for 14 days.
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In his order, District and Sessions Judge Dr Hirendra Kashyap observed that the evidence on record did not prima facie establish the charge of abetment of suicide and that further detention of the accused was unnecessary for the ongoing investigation.
The court granted bail on a personal bond of Rs. 1 lakh with one surety of a similar amount.
Potom has been directed to cooperate with the investigation, appear before the investigating officer as required, and refrain from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence in any manner.
