Overview
- The case stems from the October 2025 death of 19-year-old Gomchu Yekar, who named Talo Potom and senior engineer Likwang Lowang in suicide notes alleging prolonged sexual exploitation, harassment, coercion and threats.
- The Special Investigation Team told the court that forensic analysis confirmed the notes were written by the deceased, and that deleted WhatsApp chats and voice messages remain under examination.
- The High Court said the Yupia trial court ignored relevant materials, conducted a “mini trial,” and even speculated about the victim’s mental health without evidence.
- While cancelling the November 2025 bail, the court granted Potom liberty to seek fresh bail before the trial court.
- Lowang, who worked in the state’s Rural Works Department, died by suicide hours after the FIR was filed by the victim’s father.