‘Are We Safe Here?’ Manipuri Musician’s Death in Delhi Revives Racism Concerns
Police arrested seven men and one juvenile after the assault, and investigators said the victim died after being taken to Holy Family Hospital.
- On Monday, 54-year-old Manipuri musician Vikram Singh died after being assaulted by a group of workers outside his Kilokari village apartment in New Delhi, officials said.
- Singh, who belonged to the Meitei community, confronted men creating a nuisance outside his house; the group allegedly responded by raining blows and punches on him.
- The Sunlight Colony police arrested seven men—Bharat Kumar, Pramod, Ramzan Khan, Deepanshu, Mohan Vishwakarma, Vijay, and Mannu—plus one juvenile, all dhaba workers.
- Yaiphaba rushed his father to Holy Family Hospital, where Singh succumbed to his injuries as police initiated an investigation into the assault.
- The North East Students Society, Delhi University condemned the attack as a "senseless act of violence," urging authorities to ensure a "swift, fair, and thorough investigation.
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'We always face racism here': Murder leads to fear among northeast community
A Manipuri musician, C Vikram Singh, was allegedly beaten to death by a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff in Delhi after he objected to their loud behaviour. The incident has led to the arrest of seven men and a juvenile. The local Northeastern community has expressed outrage, alleging that the incident highlights persistent racism and discrimination they face in the city, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into potential racis…
In New Delhi, the capital of India, musician and music teacher Chongtham Vikram Singh was attacked after he warned a group playing loud music in front of his house. Singh, 54, was seriously injured and later died in hospital. Seven people have been arrested in connection with the incident, and a 15-year-old boy has been detained.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday lashed out at the Modi government over the beating to death of a musician from Manipur here, asking what Home Minister Amit Shah's ministry is doing to stop this 'growing lawlessness' and demanding a swift investigation into the incident.
‘Are we safe here?’ Manipuri musician’s death in Delhi revives racism concerns
The death of 54-year-old Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, who allegedly died after being assaulted by a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff in Delhi’s Kilokari village, has reignited concerns over the safety and racial discrimination faced by people from the Northeast in the national capital. Singh was allegedly attacked in the early hours […]
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