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RTI activist Rakhini Mipi found dead near army transit camp in Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ TheWire.in
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 01:03 PM
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RTI activist Rakhini Mipi was discovered dead close to an army transit camp in Arunachal Pradesh, according to TheWire.in. Local authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of her death.
Arunachal Pradesh police have recovered the body of Rakhini Mipi, a well‑known Right‑to‑Information activist, near an army transit camp in the state. The discovery was reported by TheWire.in, which confirmed that the activist was found dead at the site.
Mipi had been active in filing RTI applications on local governance and development issues. Her death has prompted immediate calls for a thorough inquiry, and police have launched a criminal investigation to determine the cause and any possible foul play.
The army transit camp, a logistical hub for troops moving through the region, is located in a remote area of Arunachal Pradesh. Officials have not disclosed the exact coordinates, but they have assured the public that security forces are cooperating with civil investigators.
No further details about the time of death or the condition of the body have been released pending forensic analysis. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
The incident adds to growing concerns about the safety of activists in the Northeast, though no official link to any specific threat has been established at this stage.
Mipi had been active in filing RTI applications on local governance and development issues. Her death has prompted immediate calls for a thorough inquiry, and police have launched a criminal investigation to determine the cause and any possible foul play.
The army transit camp, a logistical hub for troops moving through the region, is located in a remote area of Arunachal Pradesh. Officials have not disclosed the exact coordinates, but they have assured the public that security forces are cooperating with civil investigators.
No further details about the time of death or the condition of the body have been released pending forensic analysis. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
The incident adds to growing concerns about the safety of activists in the Northeast, though no official link to any specific threat has been established at this stage.