Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has made a fervent appeal to the Supreme Court of India to take suo motu cognisance of the brutal murder of a young student from Tripura in Uttarakhand. Describing the crime as horrific and driven by hate, Yadav emphasized the urgent need for judicial intervention to ensure justice prevails.
A Heinous Crime in Dehradun
The incident that has sparked national outrage involves the stabbing of 24-year-old Anjel Chakma from Nandannagar in West Tripura district. On December 9, a group of six youths attacked Chakma in Dehradun. The assault was reportedly unleashed after Chakma objected to an alleged racial slur made by the accused. Suffering from multiple stab wounds, Anjel was admitted to a hospital where he tragically succumbed to his injuries on December 26.
Political Outcry and Accusations
In a strong statement issued on Monday, Akhilesh Yadav condemned the murder as a despicable act and a direct ill-effect of a skewed and hateful mentality. "Murder of a Tripura student in Dehradun is a despicable crime committed by hate mongers," he stated. Yadav expressed grave concern that individuals with disruptive mindsets are claiming lives regularly, and accused who enjoy a sense of impunity are growing bolder. He warned that such actions pose a direct danger to the country's unity.
The SP chief called for concerted efforts from all peace-loving citizens. "Such violent incidents have once again underlined the need for all of us who want unity and peace to prevail, to come together, identify these hate mongers and boycott them socially," he urged, adding that failure to do so could make anyone a potential victim tomorrow.
Investigation and Nationwide Protests
The death of Anjel Chakma led to widespread uproar across India. Public protest marches were organized in Tripura, and opposition parties have pointed fingers at the BJP government in Uttarakhand. They have alleged attempts to downplay the intensity of the crime and its racial motivations.
In response, the Uttarakhand Police have arrested five persons in connection with the case. However, authorities have denied having substantial evidence to classify the incident definitively as a racial crime, a stance that has further fueled public and political discontent.
Akhilesh Yadav's appeal to the highest court underscores the growing demand for a transparent and swift judicial process. "The honourable Supreme Court should take suo moto cognisance and ensure justice," he asserted, highlighting the need for a system that firmly addresses hate-driven violence to protect the nation's social fabric.
