Dehradun police have ruled out racial motives in the death of Angel Chakma, a 22-year-old student from Tripura, whose passing has triggered anger and grief across his community.
The case has sparked a wider debate on student safety, racial sensitivity, and the treatment of minority communities in India's educational hubs. In Tripura, community leaders have demanded a deeper probe, while student groups in Dehradun have called for stronger anti-discrimination measures on campuses. So are the police claims an eyewash to hide the crime, or do we need to look deeper into the reasons?