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Rights Bodies Press Uttarakhand Over Tripura Student’s Killing as Police Deny Racial Motive

Scrutiny now centers on FIR timing, alleged motive, police response, pending arrests.

Overview

  • NHRC issued notices to the Dehradun district magistrate and SSP seeking a seven‑day action report and statewide safety measures for students from the Northeast.
  • NCST demanded a detailed report within three days from the Uttarakhand DGP, Dehradun DM and SSP, asking them to explain the FIR delay and outline investigative steps.
  • Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh states there is no prima facie evidence of racial remarks and rejects claims that police delayed registering the case.
  • Five suspects, including two minors, have been arrested, charges are now upgraded to murder and joint liability under the BNS, and a Rs 25,000 reward targets absconding accused Yagyaraj Awasthi believed to be in Nepal.
  • The FIR filed by Anjel Chakma’s brother alleges knives and metal knuckles were used, death threats were issued, racial slurs were hurled, and the family is now calling for a CBI probe as protests and political condemnation escalate.