Nagaland Minister: 'Northeast People Not Momo,' Condemns Tripura Student's Killing

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News18•30-12-2025, 15:06
Nagaland Minister: 'Northeast People Not Momo,' Condemns Tripura Student's Killing
- •Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along condemned the killing of Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, involving alleged racial abuse.
- •Along emphasized that Northeast people are an integral part of India, stating, "We are not momo... We are Indians."
- •Victim's uncle, Momen Chakma, alleged racial slurs ("Momo, Chinese, Chinki") and demanded a CBI probe, countering police claims of no racial angle.
- •Anjel Chakma, an MBA student, died on December 26 after a brutal attack on December 9 with knives and brass knuckles.
- •Five individuals have been arrested, and a sixth accused, Yagyaraj Awasthi, is absconding in Nepal with a reward for his capture.
Why It Matters: Nagaland Minister condemns racial killing of Tripura student, asserting Northeast's integral identity as Indian.
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