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Manipur Musician's Delhi Death Sparks Outrage
8 Sep
Summary
- Musician fatally assaulted after objecting to noise.
- Attacker arrested for alleged violence outside home.
- Victim remembered as influential guitarist and teacher.
A 54-year-old musician from Manipur, Chongtham Vikram Singh, has died after allegedly being assaulted outside his residence in Delhi's Kilokari village. The incident occurred on Monday morning when Singh reportedly confronted a group of men allegedly drinking and creating noise near his apartment. A confrontation ensued, leading to an alleged attack that left Singh with critical injuries.
Singh was rushed to Holy Family Hospital by his son, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Police have arrested seven individuals and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the case. These accused reportedly worked at various local eateries. The North East Students Society, Delhi University, condemned the act as a 'senseless act of violence' and urged for accountability.
Vikram Singh was a prominent figure in Manipur's music scene, known for his work with bands like Ultra Vires and Eastern Dark before moving to Delhi. For nearly 17 years, he contributed to the capital's music community as a performer, teacher, and mentor, even establishing his own music school. He is survived by his wife, Jyotsana, and son, Yaiphaba.
