Tripura CM Says Uttarakhand Has Assured Tough Action in Anjel Chakma Killing

Overview

• During a visit to the Chakma home near Agartala, Manik Saha said Pushkar Singh Dhami assured him the perpetrators will not be spared.
• Five of the six accused are in custody, the prime accused remains absconding, and authorities have announced a cash reward to trace him.
• Saha will seek updates and press for an expedited investigation in discussions with Dhami in New Delhi on January 19–20.
• Dehradun Police formed an SIT on December 31 and say the probe has found no evidence of racial abuse so far, while the family alleges a racist attack and has requested a CBI inquiry.
• Ex gratia support has been extended by Tripura, Uttarakhand and the TTAADC, and Saha is exploring a closer BSF posting for the father along with job assistance for the younger brother.