A 54-year-old Manipuri musician, C Vikram Singh, died after allegedly being assaulted by a group of men outside his residence in Kilokari village, New Delhi, early Monday. The incident reportedly occurred after Singh objected to a group drinking alcohol and creating a disturbance near his apartment.
#WATCH | Delhi: A relative of the deceased says, "He was actually beaten to death by locals here. The victim was a resident of Manipur. He was assaulted so brutally that he was left unable to move or do anything. Before we could even file an FIR or call in our support team, he… https://t.co/I9l5txAMUk pic.twitter.com/ZiFdBcpcJf
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According to police, Singh went downstairs after noticing the men shouting and drinking outside his home. He reportedly asked them to stop creating a nuisance. The situation allegedly escalated, with the group attacking him with punches and blows, leaving him seriously injured.
Singh was rushed to Holy Family Hospital by his son Yaiphaba. However, he later succumbed to his injuries. Police subsequently launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault and his death.
Seven men have been arrested and a juvenile has also been apprehended in connection with the case. Police identified the accused as Bharat Kumar, Pramod, Ramzan Khan, Deepanshu, Mohan Vishwakarma, Vijay and Mannu. Officials said they work at different dhabas and food stalls.
Singh, who belonged to the Meitei community, had been living in Kilokari for several years. He was also known as a respected Manipuri musician and guitarist.
The North East Students Society, Delhi University, condemned the incident and called for a swift and fair investigation. The case has sparked grief among members of the Manipuri community, while police said their investigation remains underway.