Dhami described the incident as "deeply distressing" and assured Tarun Prasad Chakma of full support. "I fully understand the pain the family is going through," he said, revealing a reward for information on the absconding accused, believed to have fled to Nepal.

Angel, a final-year MBA student at Jigyasa University, died December 26 after weeks in ICU. His brother Michael said a group taunted them with slurs like "Chinese" and "Chinky" in Selaqui market before a brutal assault involving knives and metal bracelets.Five men face arrest; raids are ongoing.

Dhami informed Union ministers and Tripura CM Manik Saha, emphasizing Uttarakhand's safety for students nationwide. Rahul Gandhi called it a "horrific hate crime," blaming BJP's "hate-driven leadership" for normalizing prejudice. The case has sparked outrage over racial discrimination against Northeast Indians.