The North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) on December 30 submitted a memorandum to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, condemning the killing of 24-year-old Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun and seeking strict action in the case.
According to NESO, the incident took place on December 9, when Anjel Chakma was allegedly subjected to racial abuse before being beaten and stabbed. He later succumbed to his injuries on December 26 after undergoing treatment for over two weeks. His brother, Micheal Chakma, was also reportedly assaulted during the attack.
The organisation claimed the incident was racially motivated, alleging that the victims were targeted due to their physical appearance and subjected to derogatory racial slurs. NESO said such cases reflect the persistent harassment and violence faced by people from the Northeast in different parts of the country.
The memorandum, supported by eight major student bodies—All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF), All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU), Garo Students’ Union (GSU) and All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU)—urged the Uttarakhand government to ensure the safety and security of students and residents from the Northeast living in the state.
Among its key demands, NESO sought capital punishment for those responsible, the setting up of a special police station to handle cases of racial discrimination against people from the Northeast, and the introduction of a strong Anti-Racism law.
Calling for immediate intervention, NESO appealed to the Chief Minister to take effective steps to prevent such incidents in future and to ensure justice for the victim.