Anjel Chakma sustained severe injuries to his neck and spine and was rushed to hospital in critical condition (Image: Facebook/Pradyot Bikram Manikya DebBarma)
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Moneycontrol28-12-2025, 15:18

Tripura MBA Student Dies in Dehradun Racist Attack; Five Arrested

  • Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, died after a racist attack in Dehradun.
  • He and his brother Michael were allegedly subjected to racial abuse, called “Chinese,” and then attacked with knives and blunt objects on December 9.
  • Anjel sustained severe neck and spine injuries, fighting for over two weeks before passing away; Michael also remains seriously injured.
  • Five accused have been arrested, including three adults jailed and two juveniles sent to a correctional home; murder charges added.
  • One accused, Yagya Awasthi, is absconding in Nepal; a non-bailable warrant and Rs 25,000 reward issued.

Why It Matters: Racist attack on Tripura student in Dehradun leads to his death, sparking outrage and arrests.

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