Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday expressed deep grief over the brutal killing of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura, in Dehradun, and assured that all measures are being taken to bring the culprits to justice.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has immediately approved the financial assistance for Tarun Prasad Chakma, the father of Tripura student Angel Chakma, who was brutally stabbed in Dehradun after allegedly facing racial abuse.
Calling the incident "not a political issue", Rijiju also highlighted steps taken by the central government in the past to address such issues, particularly in the national capital. He said that earlier incidents involving people from the Northeast were frequent.
Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Gogoi recounted the circumstances leading to Angel's death and criticised the delayed response by authorities.
The Union Minister said he had spoken in detail with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and urged him to ensure a fair, swift and strict investigation into the matter. He stressed that those responsible must be brought to justice and punished with the harshest penalties to sen
Tarun Prasad, a BSF Jawan, also detailed the harrowing circumstances of the attack. He said he received a call from his younger son about the assault late at night and immediately travelled to Dehradun.
MBA student Anjel Chakma was attacked by a group of miscreants with knives and other blunt objects in Dehradun on December 9 and later died while undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Calling the incident a "heinous crime", Tagore alleged that years of hate campaigns have influenced young minds and contributed to such acts of violence, particularly in states ruled by the BJP.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday strongly condemned the racial killing of Tripura students Anjel Chakma in Dehradun and accused the BJP of "normalising hate," which is leading to such incidents.
Dhami spoke with Anjel's father, Tarun Prasad Chakma, and promised strict action against the perpetrators. "This was a regrettable incident. We will ensure the culprits receive the harshest punishment," he said.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday said that the racial killing of Tripura youth in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is a result of "normalised hate" against the minorities and people from the Northeast.
Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Monday asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address the murder of Tripura-based youth Anjel Chakma in Uttarakhand's Dehradun.