Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Demands for Justice and Anti-Racial Laws After Tripura Student's Killing
A student named Anjel Chakma from Tripura was badly hurt and later died after being attacked by a group of men in Dehradun.
The men called him and his brother racial slurs like 'Chinki' and 'Chinese' before attacking them.
Many people from the Northeast are very upset and are demanding that the government make new laws to stop racism.
They also want the police to take the case seriously and punish the people who did this.
Some people think the police are not doing enough to solve the case because the attackers might have connections with powerful people.
There were protests in New Delhi asking for justice for Anjel.
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand promised to take strict action, but the family and friends of Anjel are not happy with how the police are handling the case.
Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, was attacked and killed in Dehradun on December 9, 2023, after being called racial slurs.
The Dehradun police initially refused to register an FIR and downplayed the racial motive, sparking outrage among northeastern organizations.
The Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and other groups demanded a comprehensive anti-racial law and a CBI investigation into the case.
Protests were held in New Delhi, with students from the Northeast demanding justice and better protection for northeastern students.
The main accused, Yagyaraj Awasthi, fled to Nepal, and a reward of Rs 10 lakh was offered for information leading to his arrest.
- Who
- Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, and various northeastern organizations
- What
- Demand for an anti-racial law, CBI investigation, and justice for Anjel Chakma's killing
- When
- January 1, 2024 (demand made), December 9, 2023 (incident occurred)
- Where
- Agartala, Tripura (press conference), Dehradun, Uttarakhand (incident location), New Delhi (protest)
- Why
- To address rising racial attacks on people from the Northeast and seek justice for Anjel Chakma
- Victim
- Anjel Chakma, 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura
- Incident Date
- December 9, 2023
- Location
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Demand
- Enactment of a comprehensive anti-racial law and CBI investigation
- Reward Offered
- Rs 10 lakh for information leading to the arrest of the main accused
- Organizations Condemning the Incident
- Congress, NESO, AICSU, Manipuri Students' Federation, Tripura Tribal Students' Union, and others
- Accused
- Five arrested, one absconding (Yagyaraj Awasthi, resident of Nepal)
- Protest
- Students from the Northeast protested at Jantar Mantar demanding justice
Sources
TMP pushes Centre for anti-racial law amid rising attacks on Northeast people
Tripura student’s killing: Northeast students protest at Jantar Mantar demanding justice
KTR raises a stink over racism; strongly demands zero tolerance
'Dehradun Police Wanted To Protect The Killers'
‘We are not Chinese’—Northeast students protest against killing of Anjel Chakma in Delhi
After Mohan Bhagwat, Assam CM Himanta Sarma speaks out on Tripura student Anjel Chakma’s murder
Opposition hits out at Mohan Bhagwat over language unity pitch, cites racial bias
