Tragic Death of Tripura Student Following Racial Attack in Dehradun
Incident Overview
A student from the Chakma community in Tripura tragically passed away on Friday due to injuries sustained during a violent incident in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, two weeks prior.
Angel Chakma, who was pursuing an MBA, along with his brother, was reportedly attacked by a group of individuals on December 9.
According to Michael Chakma, Angel's brother, the assailants, who appeared to be intoxicated, targeted them based on their appearance and hurled racial insults.
During the assault, Angel was stabbed multiple times, leading to critical injuries. He was admitted to a Dehradun hospital, where he remained in intensive care for two weeks before his condition worsened, resulting in his death on Friday morning.
The brothers were en route to purchase groceries in the Selaqui area when the attack occurred.
Legal Actions and Arrests
Authorities have apprehended five suspects in connection with the incident. The individuals have been identified as Avinash Negi, Shaurya Rajput, Suraj Khawas, Ayush Badoni, and Sumit.
Among those arrested, one suspect hails from Manipur, while the others are from Uttarakhand.
Legal proceedings are also underway against an additional suspect, a Nepali national, as confirmed by Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Singh.
A murder charge has been incorporated into the initial report regarding the assault, according to police statements.
Community Response
Angel Chakma was originally from Debram Para, located near Agartala, and hailed from Pecharthal in the North Tripura district.
The family of the deceased has called for severe penalties for those responsible for his death.
Pradyot Debbarma, the leader of TIPRA Motha, expressed his outrage over the incident, stating, “We have lost Angel Chakma, but his murderers remain unpunished – we demand justice for his soul.”
In a follow-up post, Debbarma assured that efforts would be made to ensure that those responsible for Angel Chakma's murder face appropriate consequences.