Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, tragically succumbed to severe injuries on December 26, 2025, after being brutally attacked in Dehradun on December 9, 2025. He and his younger brother, Michael, were reportedly subjected to racial slurs such as 'Chinese' and 'Momo' by a group of men while out buying groceries. Upon objecting to these derogatory remarks, Anjel was violently assaulted, sustaining fatal head and spinal cord injuries, including fractured vertebrae and bleeding in the brain, as confirmed by autopsy reports. The incident rapidly escalated into a national debate on the prevalent issue of racism against people from Northeast India. Anjel's reported last words, 'I'm not Chinese... I'm an Indian,' highlighted the deep-seated prejudice faced by many. While five individuals were arrested in connection with the crime, the alleged prime accused, Yagya Awasthi, remains absconding, with reports indicating he fled to Nepal. The Dehradun police initially faced criticism for an alleged delay in registering the First Information Report (FIR) and for downplaying the racial motive, a stance strongly disputed by Anjel's family and various civil society groups. The tragic death led to widespread protests in Tripura, Delhi, and other parts of India, with student organizations, political leaders, and human rights activists demanding swift justice, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry, and the enactment of a comprehensive anti-racism law to protect Northeast Indians. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has also taken notice, issuing directives for a thorough investigation.