Overview On December 31, 2025 , students from the Northeast region of India staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The demonstration was organized in response to the death of Anjel Chakma , a student from Tripura, who died from a stab injury in Dehradun. The protesters demanded justice for Chakma and raised concerns about racial discrimination faced by students from the Northeast. Key Developments Protest Location: Jantar Mantar, New Delhi Date of Protest: December 31, 2025 Victim: Anjel Chakma, a 24 -year-old student from Unakoti district in Tripura Incident Date: December 9, 2025, in Dehradun Organizing Body: Northeast Students' Society of Delhi University (NESSDU) Demands: CBI investigation, compensation for the family, and a law to protect students from racial abuse Background of the Incident Anjel Chakma was attacked on December 9, 2025 , in Dehradun by a group of six people after he objected to racial slurs directed at him and his younger brother. He succumbed to his injuries on December 26, 2025 , at a hospital. Dehradun police have arrested five of the six accused. One suspect, Yagyaraj Awasthi , remains at large. Demands and Concerns Pointing Thokchom , president of NESSDU , stated that the organization demands the case be transferred to the CBI and that the family receive proper compensation. They also called for a specific law to protect students from the Northeast from racial abuse and attacks. Bipul Chakma , vice-president of the All India Chakma Students' Union, alleged that the Uttarakhand administration delayed the investigation, prompting the students to gather at Jantar Mantar to demand justice. He also shared his personal experiences of racial abuse at Delhi University. UPSC Relevance This event highlights issues related to social justice, discrimination, and the protection of marginalized communities. It is relevant to GS2 (Social Justice) and GS1 (Social Issues) . The demand for a CBI investigation also touches upon aspects of governance and law enforcement, relevant to GS2 (Government Policies) . Potential UPSC Questions Discuss the challenges faced by students from Northeast India in other parts of the country. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing legal frameworks in addressing racial discrimination. What measures can be taken to promote inclusivity and protect vulnerable groups from hate crimes?