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Dehradun Killing of Tripura Student Upgraded to Murder After Alleged Racist Attack as Prime Suspect Remains at Large

Police report five arrests and a ₹25,000 reward as teams pursue the main accused believed to have fled to Nepal.

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Angel Chakma was allegedly called a “Chinese” and attacked with blunt objects in Dehradun. (PTI)
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Shashi Tharoor flags racism after Tripura student’s death in Dehradun

Overview

  • Angel (Anjel) Chakma, 24, died on December 26 after a December 9 assault in Selaqui where attackers allegedly hurled racial slurs before stabbing him.
  • Uttarakhand Police have arrested five suspects, including two juveniles sent to a correctional home, and upgraded the case to murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
  • The prime accused has been identified as Yagya (Yagya Raj) Awasthi, who is absconding, with police dispatching teams and announcing a ₹25,000 reward to locate him.
  • Investigators say CCTV footage and witness statements helped identify the suspects, and authorities in Tripura and Uttarakhand have pledged swift action.
  • The victim’s father alleges an initial delay in registering the FIR, while protests and calls for stronger protections against racial hate crimes have grown across the Northeast.