Agartala, Dec 29 (NationPress) The government of Tripura has approved a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the family of Angel Chakma, a student from the state who was viciously attacked in Dehradun and ultimately lost his life due to the injuries sustained on December 26, as announced by Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday.

In a follow-up discussion, Chief Minister Saha reached out again to Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami regarding the tragic incident involving the 24-year-old student, emphasizing the need for decisive measures against the perpetrators.

Saha shared on his X account: “I had a conversation with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami Ji, this evening concerning the case of the late Angel Chakma. He assured that all individuals involved will face justice and that the legal system will proceed accordingly. During this sorrowful time, we extend our unwavering support to the grieving family.”

“In light of this incident, the Tripura government has decided to grant a one-time financial aid of Rs 5 lakh to the bereaved family,” stated Saha, who also oversees the home ministry.

On Saturday, Chief Minister Saha had discussed the matter with Dhami, who informed him that five suspects have been apprehended and are currently in judicial custody while further investigations are ongoing.

According to reports from officials and family, the final-year MBA student, who was the son of a Border Security Force (BSF) constable, died on December 26 at a hospital in Dehradun.

Angel, who belonged to the Chakma tribal community, suffered severe injuries following an attack by a group of assailants on December 9, who allegedly used racial slurs.

This shocking event has ignited widespread outrage across the Northeastern region, with figures such as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Congress Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha and Assam MP Gaurav Gogoi, along with Mizoram’s Chief Minister Lalduhoma and Meghalaya’s Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, among others, condemning the act as a “barbaric hate crime” and calling for stringent punishment for those responsible.

Various organizations, including BJP’s ally Tipra Motha Party led by Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Tripura Pradesh Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha, the National People’s Party led by Meghalaya Chief Minister Sangma, the All India Chakma Students’ Union (AICSU), and others have also vocally condemned the killing and demanded accountability for the offenders.

On Sunday, multiple youth and student organizations held a candlelight vigil in Agartala to mourn the brutal attack and subsequent death of Angel Chakma in Dehradun.

Angel Chakma's remains were returned to Agartala on Saturday, and his final rites were conducted at his ancestral home in Machamara village of Unokoti district on Sunday.