Tripura tribal student dies after stabbing in Dehradun following racial abuse
Dehradun/Agartala: A young tribal student from Tripura, Anjel Chakma, died after being stabbed in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district following an alleged racially motivated attack earlier this month. The incident occurred on December 9 in the Selakui area of Dehradun.
According to available information, Anjel and his brother were allegedly abused with racial slurs by a group of youths. When the brothers objected to the remarks, the group attacked them. During the confrontation, Anjel reportedly told the assailants that they were Indians and not Chinese, which is said to have further provoked the attackers.
Anjel sustained serious injuries to his neck and abdomen and was admitted to a hospital, where he remained under treatment for several weeks. He succumbed to his injuries on Friday.
The incident has triggered strong reactions from the victim’s family and several student and tribal organisations, who have demanded strict punishment for those responsible. Uttarakhand Police have said that most of the accused have been arrested and that one suspect remains at large.
Reacting to the incident, Sajra Debbarma, President of the Tipra Indigenous Students Federation, said the attack on Anjel Chakma should not be viewed as an isolated case. He said people from the Northeast continue to face racial abuse and violence in different parts of the country and called for stronger action to prevent such incidents.
Police said further investigation is underway and efforts are being made to arrest the remaining accused.
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Hassan: Farmer killed in wild elephant attack
Hassan: A 65-year-old farmer was killed in a wild elephant attack in Belur taluk on Sunday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Raj shetty (65), a resident of Kanaguppe village.
According to police, the elephant, which was hiding in nearby bushes, suddenly attacked Raj shetty while he was on his way to work in his garden. The animal reportedly lifted him with its trunk and trampled him to death.
Forest department officials and police come to the spot upon receiving information and launched an operation to drive the elephant away.
The incident occurred within the limits of Arehalli police station.
