Rahul Gandhi Demands Justice For Anjel Chakma, Calls Dehradun Attack Hate Crime

Expressing solidarity with the Chakma family and the people of Tripura and the North East, Gandhi said they are an integral part of India and deserve justice.

The case has also triggered allegations of police delay and inaction. The family says an FIR was registered two to three days after the incident.

Source : ANI

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Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has reacted to the attack on Tripura student Anjel Chakma and his brother Michael in Dehradun, calling it a horrific hate crime. He said hate does not develop overnight and is being fuelled through toxic content and irresponsible narratives, especially among the youth.

He alleged that such hatred is being normalised by the BJP’s leadership. Gandhi said India is built on unity, respect and diversity, and warned against becoming a society that looks away while fellow Indians are targeted.

Expressing solidarity with the Chakma family and the people of Tripura and the North East, Gandhi said they are an integral part of India and deserve justice.

What happened to Anjel Chakma and his brother Michael in Dehradun is a horrific hate crime.

Hate doesn’t appear overnight. For years now it is being fed daily - especially to our youth - through toxic content and irresponsible narratives. And it’s being normalised by the… pic.twitter.com/eDN7XiIGZ2

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 29, 2025

Family Alleges Police Inaction

The case has also triggered allegations of police delay and inaction. The family says an FIR was registered two to three days after the incident, and only after pressure from student organisations and senior officials. Police, however, maintain that an investigation began as soon as the complaint was received.

Authorities have identified six suspects so far. Five have been arrested, including two minors, while one accused, reportedly a Nepalese national, remains absconding. A reward of Rs 25,000 has been announced for information leading to his arrest, and a police team has been sent to Nepal to track him down.

A key point of contention is whether the incident constitutes a racial hate crime or a personal dispute. While the family and several organisations insist it was a racially motivated attack based on Anjel’s appearance and identity, police have stated that a racial angle has not yet been established, describing it as a clash between individuals.

Chief ministers of Uttarakhand, Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya have expressed grief and promised strict action against those responsible. Anjel’s family says they seek nothing more than justice, demanding that the case be recognised as racial violence and that all perpetrators face the harshest possible punishment.

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