The Janata Dal (United) Nagaland has strongly condemned the killing of 24-year-old student Anjel Chakma from Tripura, who was reportedly murdered in a suspected racially motivated attack in Dehradun. The party has called the incident shocking and deeply disturbing, and has demanded strict and exemplary punishment for those involved. In a press release issued on December 31, JDU Nagaland described the incident as a “brutal and senseless killing” that has shaken the conscience of the nation. The party said the way the crime was carried out raises serious questions about the safety and security of students from the Northeast who go outside their states to pursue higher education.
The party expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased student and said it stands in complete solidarity with them during this painful and irreparable loss. The party further stated that such crimes deserve the harshest possible punishment, including capital punishment, so that it serves as a strong deterrent against similar crimes in the future. JDU Nagaland also demanded a fast-track investigation into the case. The party called for immediate arrest of all accused persons, transparent proceedings, and time-bound delivery of justice. It also urged Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to ensure that justice is not delayed and that the case receives serious and urgent attention.
In the same statement, JDU Nagaland also expressed concern over reports of attacks on pastors and vandalism of churches in different parts of the country. The party said that such incidents are an attack on India’s constitutional values, including secularism, religious freedom, and peaceful coexistence. The party stated that India’s greatest strength lies in its diversity, and any attempt to intimidate or marginalize communities weakens national unity and the rule of law. It called upon both the central and state governments to take firm and impartial action against those responsible for such violence and hate-motivated crimes.
