People take part in a candlelight march organised by the Tipra Indigenous Students Federation against the death of Angel Chakma, in Agartala, Tripura, on December 28, 2025
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The Tripura Chakma Students Association on Sunday (December 28, 2025) requested intervention from the central government following alleged persistent attacks on students and youth from the Northeast in various parts of the country.
The demand was made during a press conference in Agartala, where the organisation highlighted the case of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was severely assaulted in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, and later died in the hospital.
Chief Minister Manik Saha telephoned his Uttarakhand counterpart, Pushkar Singh Dhami, to discuss the fatal attack on a student from Tripura. Dr. Saha later informed that he had received assurance from Mr. Dhami of a complete investigation and justice for the deceased.
Dr. Saha is likely to visit the family of the deceased near Agartala on Monday (December 29, 2025).
The top brass of the Tripura police have also been in contact with the Uttarakhand police regarding the tragic incident that triggered protests in the State. Six people were reportedly wanted in connection with the murder case, and five have been arrested.
Leaders of the Chakma Students Association expressed grave concern regarding the safety of students from Northeast India, citing violence and harassment against them elsewhere in the country. They urged the government to take urgent and effective measures to prevent such incidents and called for the implementation of strict laws against derogatory comments and hate crimes directed at people from the Northeast.
The Association warned that such “unwarranted incidents” could invite serious repercussions.
The leaders stated that they will hold a candlelight march in Agartala in memory of Angel Chakma on Monday (December 29, 2025). They will also submit a memorandum to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) to advocate for severe punishment for the perpetrators and compensation for the grieving family from the governments of Tripura and Uttarakhand.
Meanwhile, Pradyot Kishore Manikya, founder of Tipra Motha, has condemned the murder of Angel Chakma and declared that his party would continue to fight for justice for Angel Chakma.
Last rites of the victim student were performed in Agartala on Saturday (December 27, 2025).
Published – December 29, 2025 08:24 am IST
