Janata Dal (United) Nagaland condemns “brutal and senseless killing” of Anjel Chakma in Dehradun.
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DIMAPUR — The Janata Dal (United), Nagaland, has condemned the “brutal and senseless killing” of Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old student from Tripura, in Dehradun.
In a condemnation note, the JD (U) Nagaland stated that the ‘racial murder’ has deeply shocked the conscience of the nation.
“The inhuman manner in which his life was taken reflects a grave breakdown of humanity and raises serious concerns over the safety and security of students—particularly those from the Northeast—studying outside their home states,” the party stated.
Given the gravity and brutality of the crime, the JDU Nagaland unequivocally demanded the strictest punishment, including capital punishment, for the perpetrators. It stated that such an inhuman act deserved exemplary punishment to ensure justice and serve as a strong deterrent against crimes of that nature.
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The party further demanded a fast-track and transparent investigation, immediate arrest and prosecution of all those involved, time-bound delivery of justice, and concrete measures to ensure the safety and security of students, especially those from the Northeast, across the country.
Maintaining that justice delayed is justice denied, the party insisted that the perpetrators must not be allowed to escape the full force of the law. The JDU Nagaland called upon Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to act decisively and ensure justice is delivered without delay.
The party also expressed grave concern over the recent attacks on pastors and the vandalisation of churches in various parts of India, stating that these acts were a direct assault on the constitutional values of secularism, religious freedom, and peaceful coexistence.
It added that targeting individuals and places of worship based on faith was unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
“India’s strength lies in its diversity. Any attempt to intimidate, marginalise, or terrorise communities—whether students, religious leaders, or minorities—undermines national unity and the rule of law.
“JDU Nagaland urges the central and respective state governments to take swift, impartial, and decisive action against all those responsible for such crimes, irrespective of their background or affiliation,” it stated.
“JDU Nagaland reiterates its commitment to upholding justice, human dignity, and constitutional rights. We call upon all political parties, civil society organisations, and citizens to stand united against violence, hatred, and intolerance, and to work collectively for a peaceful and inclusive India.”