The death of a veteran Manipuri musician following an alleged assault outside his Delhi home has triggered demands for swift justice and renewed concerns over the safety of people from the Northeast in the national capital. Police have detained eight people, including a juvenile, in the case.
Key Takeaways
- Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, 54, died after an alleged assault outside his Kilokari residence.
- Delhi Police have arrested seven men and apprehended a juvenile over the incident.
- Rahul Gandhi and NESSDU have demanded a swift, fair investigation and justice for Singh.
A 54-year-old Manipuri musician died after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of men outside his residence in Kilokari village, Delhi, following a dispute over drinking, shouting and noise. Police have arrested seven men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the incident.
A Manipuri musician died after an alleged assault outside his home in Delhi’s Kilokari village, prompting a police investigation and demands for swift justice.
Chongtham Vikram Singh, 54, was allegedly attacked after objecting to a group of men who were drinking and creating a disturbance outside his apartment. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday.
Police said seven men have been arrested in connection with the case. A juvenile has also been apprehended, taking the total number of people held to eight.
Singh was a native of Manipur and had lived in Kilokari village for several years. He was known as a respected musician within the Manipuri community.
Dispute Over Drinking and Noise
The Sunlight Colony police station received a PCR call about the alleged assault on Singh.
A preliminary inquiry found that Singh had noticed a group of men allegedly consuming alcohol and making noise outside his apartment. He went downstairs and objected to the disturbance.
According to the police account, the disagreement escalated. The men allegedly assaulted Singh with punches and blows.
Singh suffered serious injuries during the attack.
His son, Yaiphaba, rushed him to Holy Family Hospital after the incident. Singh later succumbed to his injuries, police said.
Investigators have begun examining the events that preceded the assault and the circumstances surrounding Singh’s death.
Seven Adults and Juvenile Held
Police have arrested seven men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the case.
The arrested accused have been identified as Bharat Kumar, 19, Pramod, 26, Ramzan Khan, 22, Deepanshu, 21, Mohan Vishwakarma, 32, Vijay, 36, and Mannu, 26.
Police said the accused work at different dhabas and food stalls.
The investigation is continuing to establish the complete sequence of events and determine the circumstances that led to the fatal assault.
NESSDU Calls Attack a Senseless Act of Violence
The North East Students Society, Delhi University (NESSDU), expressed grief over Singh’s death and described him as a respected Manipuri musician.
The organisation said Singh had gone downstairs after noticing a group of men allegedly drinking and creating a disturbance outside his apartment.
NESSDU said Singh asked the men to reduce the noise. He was allegedly attacked soon afterwards and suffered severe injuries.
The students’ organisation termed the incident a “senseless act of violence”.
It called for a swift, fair and thorough investigation into Singh’s death. It also urged authorities to ensure that everyone found responsible is held accountable.
NESSDU said Singh had built his life in Delhi around music for around 20 years. His death has caused grief among members of the Manipuri and wider Northeast communities in the capital.
Rahul Gandhi Demands Swift Investigation
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also expressed condolences to Singh’s family.
Gandhi described Singh as a renowned musician from Manipur and called for a swift investigation into the incident.
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said Singh had gone downstairs to ask some men to lower the noise outside his home before he was allegedly beaten to death.
Gandhi highlighted that Singh was a father who died outside his own home in the national capital.
He also raised concerns about the safety of people from the Northeast living in Delhi. The Congress leader said repeated incidents had left Northeast families questioning whether they were safe in the capital.
Gandhi Questions Home Ministry and Delhi Police
Rahul Gandhi also questioned the Union Home Ministry and Delhi Police over the incident.
He raised concerns about what he described as growing lawlessness, particularly in incidents involving people from the Northeast.
The Leader of Opposition demanded that the investigation be conducted swiftly and that the culprits be brought to justice.
He also conveyed his condolences to Singh’s family.
Police Probe Underway
Police are continuing their investigation into the alleged assault and Singh’s death.
The preliminary inquiry indicates that the confrontation began after Singh objected to a group of men allegedly drinking and creating a disturbance outside his residence.
The police action so far includes the arrest of seven adults and the apprehension of a juvenile.
The case has also triggered concern among Northeast organisations in Delhi. NESSDU has called for a comprehensive investigation and accountability.
As the probe continues, Singh’s death has brought renewed attention to concerns over the safety of people from the Northeast living in the national capital.