An alleged dispute over noise near a roadside eatery preceded the death of a 54-year-old Manipuri musician in Delhi, according to his son’s complaint. The victim reportedly told his son about earlier threats before losing consciousness on the way to hospital after the September 6 attack.
Key Takeaways
- A 54-year-old Manipuri musician died after an alleged assault outside his home in Delhi’s Kilokari area.
- His son Yaiphaba told police that he saw four to five youths attacking his father and later fleeing the scene.
- The victim reportedly told his son about an earlier dispute and threats linked to noise and disturbance near a dhaba.
A 54-year-old Manipuri musician, Chongtham Vikram Singh, died after an alleged assault outside his residence in Delhi’s Kilokari area, with his son claiming he witnessed four to five youths attacking him late on September 6.
The incident has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal assault. Police are now working to identify and trace the youths allegedly involved in the attack.
Son Witnesses Alleged Attack Outside Home
According to the FIR filed by Yaiphaba, he was at home with his family at around 11:30 p.m. when he heard his father shouting outside.
He said he opened the door and saw four to five men allegedly punching and kicking his father.
Yaiphaba then raised an alarm, according to his statement. The youths allegedly fled after he shouted for help.
The complainant told police that he had seen the faces of the men as they ran away. He said he would be able to identify them if they were brought before him.
The account has emerged as a key part of the police investigation into the incident.
Earlier Dispute Over Noise Near Dhaba
The circumstances preceding the alleged assault have also come under police scrutiny.
The FIR states that Vikram Singh told his son about the youths while they were travelling to hospital. According to the complaint, the musician said the men had come from a dhaba located opposite their residence.
He also reportedly told his son that some of the youths had threatened him earlier.
The alleged threats followed Vikram Singh’s objections to noise and nuisance near the dhaba, according to the FIR.
The sequence has raised questions about whether the earlier dispute was connected to the subsequent attack. However, the exact motive behind the assault has not yet been established by police.
Musician Lost Consciousness on Way to Hospital
After the alleged attack, Yaiphaba took his father to Holy Family Hospital in a taxi.
His mother, Jochia, and a neighbour, Rado, also accompanied them, according to the FIR.
During the journey, Vikram Singh reportedly became unconscious inside the vehicle.
Doctors later admitted him to Holy Family Hospital for treatment. He subsequently died while undergoing treatment.
The complainant has alleged that the injuries suffered during the assault caused his father’s death.
Family Had Roots in Imphal
Yaiphaba told police that his father had worked as a musician but had been away from work for around seven to eight years.
He said Vikram Singh mostly remained at home during this period.
The family originally came from Imphal in Manipur, according to the complaint.
Yaiphaba is pursuing a BA LLB at Asian Law College in Noida, the FIR stated.
Police Launch Investigation
Yaiphaba has urged Delhi Police to take legal action against all those allegedly responsible for his father’s death.
Police have registered a case and started investigating the incident.
Investigators are also attempting to establish the identities of the four to five youths named in the complaint and trace their whereabouts.
The son’s claim that he can identify the alleged attackers could become significant as investigators work to establish the sequence of events.
Police will also examine the reported earlier dispute near the dhaba as part of the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing, and the allegations in the FIR are yet to be established in court. (Edited by Enewstime Desk)