'Called Chinki, Chinese, Momo': Tripura Student’s Killing In Dehradun Triggers Protests Across State

The murder of Angel Chakma has shaken Tripura and reignited a national debate on racism within India. Assaulted in Dehradun after being targeted with racial slurs, Angel later died in hospital. His brother’s testimony has sparked protests, anger, and fear across the Northeast. The Tripura Chakma Students Association has demanded central government intervention, warning that repeated attacks on Northeast students cannot be ignored. Political leaders have condemned the killing, arrests have been made, but trust remains broken.