Tue Dec 30 09:18:07 UTC 2025: Summary:
The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) is demanding capital punishment for the assailants involved in the death of Anjel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was murdered in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. NESO is also advocating for an anti-racism act and the establishment of special police stations to address racial discrimination against people from the Northeast. Anjel Chakma and his brother were allegedly attacked due to their race, leading to Anjel’s death. The All India Chakma Students’ Union has requested that the investigation be transferred to the CBI and the trial be moved outside Uttarakhand. The father of the deceased has appealed to the Uttarakhand government to protect people from the Northeast in India.
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Northeast Students Demand Justice, Anti-Racism Act After Student’s Murder in Uttarakhand
Guwahati, December 30, 2025 (The Hindu) – The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has issued a strong call for justice following the death of Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old student from Tripura, who was allegedly murdered in a racially motivated attack in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. NESO is demanding capital punishment for the perpetrators and advocating for the enactment of an anti-racism act to deter future incidents of discrimination.
According to NESO, Anjel Chakma and his brother Michael were assaulted and stabbed on December 9th, with Anjel succumbing to his injuries on December 26th. The organization alleges that the attack was fueled by racial prejudice, citing derogatory slurs used against the brothers due to their perceived difference in appearance.
In a memorandum addressed to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, NESO also requested the establishment of special police stations dedicated to handling cases of racial discrimination and violence against people from the Northeast.
The All India Chakma Students’ Union has joined the call for justice, urging the transfer of the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the relocation of the trial to Delhi, citing concerns about impartiality.
Tarun Prasad Chakma, Anjel’s father, made a heartfelt appeal to the Uttarakhand government, imploring them to ensure the safety and protection of people from the Northeast residing in other parts of India. “My appeal is that what happened to my son should not happen to other children from the northeast. The northeast is also a part of India. We are also Indians,” he stated.
The incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for greater awareness and action to combat racial discrimination faced by people from the Northeast in various parts of the country. The Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has already met with students and is providing ex-gratia assistance while pursuing justice for the Chakma family.
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