Tripura Student Anjel Chakma Dies After Brutal Caste-Based Attack in Dehradun

• Tripura student Anjel Chakma died in Dehradun after a brutal caste- and racially-motivated attack on December 9.
• Anjel was stabbed in the stomach and head, while his brother Michael Chakma was hit with a metal object, after being subjected to racial slurs and called "Chinese."
• The FIR, filed on December 12 after initial police reluctance, reveals the accused threatened the brothers against reporting the incident.
• Anjel succumbed to critical spinal and head injuries on December 26, after 17 days of treatment at Graphic Era Hospital.
• The attack occurred in Selaqui, Dehradun, by individuals under the influence of alcohol, using knives and metal knuckles.

Why It Matters: Anjel Chakma's death highlights the tragic consequences of caste and racial discrimination.