Anjel Chakma, just 24, succumbed to his injuries; his brother suffered head and other wounds but lived to tell the tale. Leaders from across the political spectrum need to speak out strongly and tell their followers to keep an eye on such incidents. The media need eyes and ears which are constantly looking out for such incidents or the roots of such events. There are some points which are often overlooked: those listed above come largely in the framework of ad hoc measures. The incident involving Anjel Chakma shows clearly that racial bias is alive and kicking in India.

Source: The Telegraph January 13, 2026 19:02 UTC