Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Dismisses Racial Abuse Allegations in Angel Chakma’s Killing, Says ‘No Such Thing in Devbhoomi’ | Exclusive

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has dismissed allegations of racial abuse against Angel Chakma, the 24-year-old student from Tripura who was beaten to death in Dehradun earlier

this month, saying that Uttarakhand is a ‘Devbhoomi’. CM Dhami added that the "state is the centre of nationalism where lakhs of students come to study."Angel, an MBA student, was attacked by a group of people with knives and other blunt objects in Dehradun on December 9 and later died while undergoing treatment at a hospital on December 26.In an exclusive conversation with Times Now, the Uttarakhand CM said that they were equally sad and in grief on the tragic death of Chakma as this is a painful incident for the state but more than that for the victim’s family.

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The Chief Minister said, "...5 out of 6 accused were held at the earliest" and assured that one suspect who is believed to have escaped the country will be held soon.When asked to respond on the claims made by the victim’s family that Angel Chakma was subjected to racial abuse, Dhami said, "Uttarakhand is a big centre of nationalism, most families here have their members serving in the Army or para-military and lakhs of students come here to study" adding "there is nothing like this ‘racial’ here".ALSO READ | Angel Chakma's Killing ‘Not a Racial Attack’: Uttarakhand CM's Big Claim Amid Nationwide OutrageNotably, Angel's father Tarun Prasad Chakma who is in the Border Security Force (BSF) alleged that there was a delay in lodging the FIR and the family also questioned why the Uttarakhand police was not probing racial discrimination angle, Dhami dismissed the claims saying, "such derogatory talks (racial abuse) does not take place in the state.""This is a place which takes along everyone and there is no question of any such thing happening here," the Chief Minister added.

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Times Now Reporter Pushed by Female Constable As She Questioned CM Dhami

When Times Now reporter pressed again that some students are of the view that such cases have surfaced in the past as well and there is need for more policies, the Chief Minister said, "they will be more strict in areas wherever it is necessary" while adding, "you ask less of yours and more of mine questions...""I'm telling you… You Are Saying...," the Chief Minister told the reporter to which she responded, "I'm just asking a question".The CM then said, "Ask a question that..." as Dhami was about to complete his statement, a female constable pulled the Times Now reporter that prompted her to object the Cop's action saying, "You can't move me like this."ALSO READ | Tripura Student Death: New CCTV Footage of Racial Attack in Dehradun Emerges - WATCHMeanwhile, the Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh on Wednesday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe murder case of Angel Chakma.The SSP stated that the SIT, headed by SP (Rural) Pankaj Gairola, will conduct the investigation into the case. The police also took possession of CCTV footage from the crime scene.Meanwhile, the police has announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of the main absconding accused, Yagya Raj Awasthi.ALSO READ | Angel Chakma Death Case: Dehradun Police to Seek Fresh Statement from Victim's Family over Racial Slur Allegation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkNqoZMwR-s

How Far Investigation Has Progressed in Angel Chakma’s Death Case

Earlier on Tuesday, the Dehradun SSP briefed on the killing of Angel, asserting that five people have been arrested. At the same time, teams have been formed to locate the sixth accused, who is on the run.SSP Singh mentioned that a preliminary investigation was conducted, during which additional sections were added to the case, including sections related to attempted murder."Along with that, a supplementary report was taken, in which the sections were increased. Sections of the attempt to murder (109) were added on the basis of statements. In the meantime, a separate team was formed, and five people were arrested. The sixth accused was of Nepali origin. He left the place the next day after the incident. For this, a dedicated team has been set up. According to the information so far, the accused may be hiding in nearby bordering areas," he said.He also revealed that Uttarakhand CM has been briefed about the developments of the incident. Singh stated that the police have recorded statements from the victim's family.

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Uttarakhand CM Briefs Tripura Counterpart on Angel Chakma’s Death

Prior to this, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that his Uttarakhand counterpart Pushkar Singh Dhami assured him that his government will take stringent steps against those who are involved in the murder of the Tripura student.

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Meanwhile, National Student Union of India (NSUI) members held a candle march in New Delhi, demanding justice for the Tripura student.