Rakhini Mipi, the renowned RTI activist, had rattled many in the state by using the RTI Act to dig up information and uncover the truth. From state to central government agencies, he did not spare anyone.

The activist, who was also a member of the Indian Army, is now dead.

Found dead at an Army transit camp in Hunli, his death has left several questions unanswered. The police have reportedly said that they have not ruled out foul play and would investigate that angle after recording statements from Mipi's family members.

Among the many cases he raised in the public domain, Mipi had also approached the National Green Tribunal, Kolkata, against the NHIDCL and contractors over alleged environmental violations connected with NH 313.

Mipi was known as a firebrand RTI activist who exposed alleged corruption in several government projects, including Jal Jeevan Mission projects, and had publicly opposed the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, questioning attempts to conduct its pre-feasibility report despite local opposition.

His death has to be investigated properly, and it has to be a multi-agency investigation to ensure fair play. His death is a huge loss for the state, as very few are left to question the corruption in the state, which has become too commonplace to shock anyone but is affecting everyone.