India, Oct. 27 -- Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and former deputy commissioner of Itanagar Capital Region in Arunachal Pradesh, Talo Potom, was arrested on Monday after he surrendered before the police in connection with the death by suicide of a 19-year-old- an incident that has triggered widespread outrage across the state.

Potom, currently serving as special secretary (PWD) with the Delhi government, surrendered at Nirjuli police station around 7.30 am after remaining untraceable for four days. His disappearance had earlier prompted the Nirjuli police to issue a look-out notice.

Before surrendering, the IAS officer released a video statement denying the allegations against him and assured full cooperation with the inves...