In a tragic incident, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, who was critically injured in a knife attack in Dehradun, succumbed to his injuries on Friday (26th December). The victim, named Anjel Chakma, passed away after battling for life in a private hospital for over two weeks. Five accused have been arrested by the police in connection with the case. The accused have been identified as Suraj Khwas (22), Avinash Negi (25), Sumit (25), and two juveniles. A sixth accused has reportedly run away to Nepal. A reward of Rs 25,000 has been announced for information leading to his arrest.
As per reports, Anjel Chakma’s brother, Michael Chakma, stated that the incident occurred near a canteen while the brothers were purchasing groceries. The accused referred to Michael Chakma as “Chinese”; when he objected to their remarks, they attacked him. When Anjel Chakma tried to defend his brother, the accused hit his brother on the head and stabbed him on the neck and the abdomen. Anjel Chakma was rushed to Graphic Era Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries after undergoing treatment.
Chakma’s murder and the allegations of racial slurs have stirred up a controversy. Many political leaders and activists from North-Eastern states have highlighted the incident while condemning the racial prejudice that people of North-Eastern India face in the hands of ignorant and lawless elements in the country.
Assam and Meghalaya Chief Ministers condemn the murder
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the incident and expressed grief over the death of Anjel Chakma. “The tragic death of Anjel Chakma from Tripura following brutal racial abuse in Dehradun is heartbreaking and unacceptable. I urge the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, @pushkardhami (Pushkar Singh Dhami) to ensure strict action against the culprits so that justice is served. My deepest condolences to Anjel’s family. May his soul rest in peace,” Sarma wrote on X on Saturday.
The tragic death of Anjel Chakma from Tripura following brutal racial abuse in Dehradun is heartbreaking and unacceptable.
I urge the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, @pushkardhami to ensure strict action against the culprits so that justice is served.
My deepest…— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 28, 2025
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma also condemned the racial attack on Chakma and offered condolences to the victim’s family. “Anjel Chakma from Tripura lost his life after facing brutal racial abuse in Dehradun. This is heartbreaking and unacceptable. Racial violence must not be tolerated. People from the North East are as Indian as every citizen of this country. Racism should never be normalised, and the perpetrators must be punished. My deepest condolences to Anjel’s family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace,” CM Sangma posted on X on Saturday.
Anjel Chakma from Tripura lost his life after facing brutal racial abuse in Dehradun. This is heartbreaking and unacceptable.
Racial violence must not be tolerated. People from the North East are as Indian as every citizen of this country. Racism should never be normalized, and…— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) December 28, 2025
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami regarding the incident. CM Saha said that CM Dhami assured him of complete action in the case and justice to the family of the deceased.
Protests break out after Chakma’s death
Following the death of Anjel Chakma, protests broke out in Dehradun, Tripura and other parts of the country. On Sunday (28th December), the Tripura Chakma Students Association requested the intervention of the central government into the cases of attacks on students from the Northeast in various parts of the country.