Dehradun Racial Attack: Angel Chakma's Sacrifice, 'Papa, Save Me' Echoes

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News18•30-12-2025, 11:40
Dehradun Racial Attack: Angel Chakma's Sacrifice, 'Papa, Save Me' Echoes
- •Angel Chakma, a Tripura student in Dehradun, died after a racial attack while defending his younger brother, Michael.
- •Youths made racial slurs ("Chinki," "Chini," "Momo") against Michael, leading to a knife attack on Angel, injuring his spinal cord and breaking his neck bone.
- •Angel fought for 17 days in the ICU; his father Tarun Pratap (BSF) and brother Michael recounted his last words, "Papa, save me."
- •CCTV footage captured the brutal incident, and police initially showed laxity in registering the complaint.
- •Angel was a bright MBA student with a promising future, having declined a job offer from Decathlon, tragically cut short by hatred.
Why It Matters: Racial hatred tragically ended a bright student's life, highlighting the urgent need for justice and safety.
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