Prominent anti‑drug activist Gumin Mize was arrested on June 18, 2026, in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district and has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with an alleged rape case, police said. East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba said Mize was taken into custody by personnel from the Pasighat Women Police Station on the afternoon of June 18 and produced before a local court.
According to the police, Mize was apprehended at around 2 p.m. and the court ordered his judicial custody for 14 days pending further investigation. Authorities described the action as part of an ongoing probe.
Police have not released further details about the nature of the allegations or the circumstances that led to the arrest. Investigators are continuing their inquiries, and officials said the matter will be handled according to established legal procedures.
Mize is widely known in the state for anti‑drug awareness campaigns and activism. The arrest of a well‑known civil‑society figure is likely to draw public attention, but the charges remain allegations at this stage and will be determined through the legal process.
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Publish Date: 2026-06-19 13:42:00
