Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reacted to the death of 24-year-old postgraduate student Angel Chakma from Tripura, calling such incidents of racial hate crime “completely unacceptable.” Dhami’s office said the Uttarakhand government will handle the case strictly, as the tragedy renews national debate over the safety of students from India’s Northeast when studying in other states.
Indian students are increasingly picking Spain, Germany, Singapore, UAE and South Korea as affordable, high-quality study options. While the US still attracts many, the choice set is broadening due to visa norms, clearer employment pathways and stronger focus on student safety. The shift is also seen as delivering a stronger return on investment overall.
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