The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has sought the enactment of a national anti-racism law and fast-track justice following the brutal murder of a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura. According to it, the incident shows a recurring pattern of racial violence against people from the Northeast in other parts of the country. In a statement, CoMSO expressed deep condolences and anger over the death of Anjel Chakma and stated that such crimes were not isolated and reflected systemic prejudice faced by people from the region in cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi and Dehradun. It further called on the Centre to direct all state governments to establish dedicated 24/7 ‘North East Helpline’ and specialised police cells in major cities to ensure the safety of students and working professionals from the region. Educational institutions and local administrations must also be held accountable for failing to provide a safe and inclusive environment, the statement said
CoMSO demand anti-racism law after Anjel Chakma’s murder
