A father's anguish has exposed alleged systemic failures in the handling of a brutal, racially charged assault. The father of Anjel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was critically injured in Dehradun, has launched a scathing attack on the Uttarakhand police, accusing them of initially refusing to register a First Information Report (FIR) and dismissing the violent incident as a 'minor matter'.
From 'Minor Matter' to Attempted Murder
The horrific incident occurred on December 9, 2025. Anjel Chakma was subjected to a vicious assault that left him with critical stab wounds. According to his grieving father, when the family approached the police, their plea for justice was met with shocking apathy. The police reportedly refused to file an official complaint, downplaying the severity of the attack.
This refusal came despite the existence of CCTV footage that allegedly captured the entire assault, including acts of racial abuse. It was only after the family persistently intervened and pressured the authorities that the police finally relented and registered an FIR.
Case Upgraded Amidst Public Outcry
The narrative began to shift significantly after medical professionals assessed Anjel's injuries. Recognizing the life-threatening nature of the wounds, the case was upgraded from a minor altercation to charges of attempted murder and criminal conspiracy. This legal escalation highlighted the grave seriousness of the crime that was initially overlooked.
Following this, police action intensified. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack. However, a key figure, identified as the prime accused, remains at large and is currently absconding, complicating the pursuit of full justice.
A Father's Indictment and Unanswered Questions
The father's public allegations have cast a long shadow over the police's initial response. His account suggests a troubling delay and minimization in the face of what appears to be a premeditated, hate-driven crime. The central question raised is why compelling visual evidence was not acted upon promptly without family pressure.
This case from Dehradun has ignited discussions about the safety of students from the northeastern states in other parts of India and the responsiveness of law enforcement to crimes with elements of racial prejudice. The community awaits the arrest of the absconding prime accused and a thorough investigation into the police's initial handling of the case.
