Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Family Demands CBI Probe in Anjel Chakma's Death
Anjel Chakma, a student from Tripura, was attacked and killed in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Five people have been arrested, but one is still missing.
The family thinks it was a racial attack and wants a special team to investigate.
The police are looking into all possibilities, including racism.
The Congress party says this incident has hurt Uttarakhand's reputation and wants the government to assure that such incidents won't happen again.
Anjel Chakma, a Tripura student, was attacked and killed in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on December 9.
Five accused have been arrested, including two minors, and one is still at large.
The family demands a CBI investigation, believing the attack was racially motivated.
The police are investigating all angles, including racism, but initially do not believe it was a racial attack.
The Congress party condemns the incident, stating it has tarnished Uttarakhand's image.
- Who
- Anjel Chakma (victim), 6 accused individuals, Uttarakhand police, family of Anjel Chakma, Congress party
- What
- Demand for CBI investigation and equal punishment for all accused in Anjel Chakma's death
- When
- Incident on December 9, Death on December 26
- Where
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- Family believes all accused are equally responsible for the victim's death and suspect racial motives
Family and Congress
Dehradun Police
Nature of the Attack
Family and Congress
Believe it was a racial attack with slurs like 'Chinese momo' used.
Dehradun Police
Do not believe it was a racial attack, but are exploring all angles including racism.
Investigation
Family and Congress
Demand a CBI investigation and equal punishment for all accused.
Dehradun Police
Conducting their own investigation and have arrested five people, with one still at large.
- Victim
- Anjel Chakma
- Accused Arrested
- 5 (including 2 minors)
- Accused at Large
- 1 (Yagyaraj Awasthi, a Nepal national)
- Reward for Capture
- Rs 25,000
- Demand
- CBI investigation and equal punishment for all accused
- Legal Framework
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Date of Incident
- December 9
- Date of Death
- December 26
