BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 30th December 2025: Two ministers of the Tripura government visited the residence of the late Angel Chakma on Tuesday, delivering financial assistance to the family amid widespread public anger over the student’s death in Uttarakhand, allegedly driven by ethnic hatred.
Angel Chakma, a final-year MBA student at Jigyasa University in Dehradun, succumbed to his injuries early Friday after battling for 17 days at Graphics Era Hospital. He was attacked on December 9 in the Chelakui area while out with his younger brother, Michael Chakma. According to the complaint, a group of intoxicated youths hurled ethnic slurs at the brothers and assaulted them when they protested. Michael was struck with an iron rod, while Angel sustained multiple stab injuries. Five accused — Avinash Negi, Surya Rajput, Suraj Chauwas, Ayush Baduni, and Sumit — have been arrested, while one suspect remains absconding.
The incident has triggered statewide protests, with civil society groups and student bodies demanding swift justice. Tripura Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami soon after the attack, receiving assurance of strict action.
Acting on the Chief Minister’s direction, Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy, Prison Minister Santwana Chakma, Unakoti District Magistrate Tamal Majumdar, and senior officials today visited Angel’s ancestral home at Machmara in Janardhanpara Panchayat under Pabiachhara constituency. The Tripura government handed over a one-time financial support of Rs 5 lakh to Angel’s mother, while the Uttarakhand government has provided an initial amount of Rs 4,12,500.
Overcome with grief, Angel’s mother appealed for exemplary punishment for all involved. The ministers assured her that the investigation was progressing and that the remaining accused would be arrested soon.
As demonstrations continue across Tripura, the demand for justice has intensified, with citizens urging both state governments to ensure accountability and prevent further incidents of ethnic-targeted violence.
