Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has sent financial assistance to the family of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura. On the instructions of CM Dhami, immediate financial assistance has been sanctioned to Angel’s father, Tarun Prasad Chakma, and the first installment of Rs. 4,12,500 has been released. This amount has been sanctioned under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
The case was referred to the District Social Welfare Officer, Dehradun, through Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh, for the immediate sanction of financial assistance to the victim’s family, as per the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. A joint investigation report was obtained from the Vikasnagar SDM and Deputy Superintendent of Police, and the process of approval by the district-level committee was completed.
Financial assistance sent to Angel Chakma’s family: Following this, the financial assistance was sanctioned under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955. The check for the first installment has been sent to Angel Chakma’s father, Tarun Prasad Chakma.
It is noteworthy that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had spoken to Angel Chakma’s father, Tarun Prasad Chakma, on the phone on December 29. During the conversation, he expressed his grief over Angel’s murder and said that five accused have already been arrested in the case. A reward has been announced for the arrest of another accused, and he will also be apprehended soon. Angel was murdered in Dehradun.
Uttarakhand government to bear Angel Chakma’s medical expenses: CM Dhami assured the victim’s family of all possible assistance. He said that he was personally saddened by the incident and assured them that the Uttarakhand government would ensure that the culprits receive strict punishment. The Uttarakhand government will now bear all the medical expenses incurred during the treatment of the deceased Angel Chakma. “The murder of Angel Chakma, a student from the Northeast studying in Dehradun, is not just the death of a student, but the untimely end of a family’s dreams and hopes. Law and order and the safety of citizens are the top priority of the Uttarakhand government.” – Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand
“In this serious case, the police have taken swift, sensitive, and strict action, and most of the accused have been arrested. Continuous and effective efforts are being made to apprehend the main wanted accused. The culprits will not be spared under any circumstances. Everyone will be given strict punishment according to the law.” – Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand
“Uttarakhand is a peaceful, inclusive, and harmonious state. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that students from every corner of the country feel safe here. Concrete and necessary steps are being taken to ensure the safety of all students from other states, including those from the Northeast, studying in the state.”
– Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand
