Angel Chakma Murder: Family Alleges Racial Attack, Police Deny; NHRC Steps In

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News18•30-12-2025, 15:21
Angel Chakma Murder: Family Alleges Racial Attack, Police Deny; NHRC Steps In
- •Tripura student Angel Chakma died 17 days after being stabbed in Dehradun following an alleged racial attack.
- •Family claims Angel was targeted with racial slurs ("Chinky") and attacked while defending his brother Michael.
- •Police initially denied the racial angle, stating it wasn't in the first complaint, but are now investigating it.
- •Five accused have been arrested, but the main accused is still absconding.
- •NHRC has taken cognizance, issuing a notice to the state government for a report on student safety and investigation.
Why It Matters: Angel Chakma's murder in Dehradun sparks a racial controversy, with family and police at odds.
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