'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India

Anjel Chakma, a student from Tripura, died after being attacked in Dehradun, India, on December 9th. Chakma and his brother were allegedly subjected to racial slurs and violence by a group of men, leading to Anjel's death 17 days later. While police have arrested five individuals, they deny the attack was racially motivated, a claim disputed by the victim's family. The incident has sparked protests and highlighted the racism faced by people from India's north-eastern states who often experience discrimination related to their appearance, nationality, and cultural differences when they migrate to larger cities for education or work. This case has reignited calls for anti-racism laws and greater awareness of the challenges faced by this community, echoing previous high-profile incidents of racial violence.

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