Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Manipuri Musician Dies After Alleged Assault in Delhi; Accused Apprehended
Chongtham Vikram Singh was a musician and teacher from Manipur who lived in Delhi.
Reports say he went outside his home after hearing loud shouting.
Police said he objected to the noise and was then attacked by people described as delivery workers and dhaba staff.
The attack happened in Kilokari Village on Sunday night.
Singh was taken to Holy Family Hospital because he was badly hurt.
He died while doctors were treating him on Monday.
Police said they arrested or apprehended everyone accused, although reports gave different numbers.
Relatives and community groups are asking for a fair and quick investigation.
Retired Manipuri guitarist and music teacher Chongtham Vikram Singh, also identified as C. Vikram Singh, died during treatment after an alleged assault in Kilokari Village, Delhi.
Police said Singh objected to shouting and alleged nuisance outside his residence before delivery boys and dhaba staff allegedly attacked him.
The assault reportedly occurred late Sunday, September 7, and Singh died Monday at Holy Family Hospital; reports differ on whether he was 54 or 55.
Police said an FIR was registered under murder-related sections and that all accused, including minors, were apprehended; reports cited seven or eight arrests.
CCTV footage showing boys fleeing the building was shared publicly, while Manipur groups, a relative, ABVP and a former Manipur chief minister called for justice and a prompt investigation.
- Who
- Chongtham Vikram Singh, also called C. Vikram Singh, a Manipuri guitarist, music teacher and retired musician; police identified delivery boys and dhaba staff among the alleged attackers.
- What
- Singh died after an alleged assault, prompting a murder-related FIR and demands for justice.
- When
- The assault reportedly occurred late Sunday, September 7, and Singh died Monday during treatment; reports differ on his age, listing 54 or 55.
- Where
- The alleged assault occurred outside Singh’s third-floor residence in Kilokari Village, southeast Delhi; he was treated at Holy Family Hospital.
- Why
- Police said Singh had objected to loud shouting and alleged nuisance outside his home.
Police and Official Account
Family and Community Concerns
Cause of the confrontation
Police and Official Account
Police said Singh objected to shouting and alleged nuisance before delivery boys and dhaba staff allegedly assaulted him.
Family and Community Concerns
A relative said Singh was beaten brutally by local people and described the incident as part of wider concerns about violence and racism faced by people from Northeast India.
Suspects and evidence
Police and Official Account
Police said all accused, including minors, had been apprehended and that the investigation was continuing.
Family and Community Concerns
The relative said seven people had been arrested, while CCTV footage was expected to help establish the identities of those involved; another report referred to eight suspected accused.
Justice and accountability
Police and Official Account
An FIR was registered under murder-related sections, with officials expected to investigate the assault and review available evidence.
Family and Community Concerns
The relative, former Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh, ABVP and community members demanded a fair, impartial, swift and time-bound investigation and stringent action.
- Victim
- Chongtham Vikram Singh, also identified as C. Vikram Singh; reports describe him as 54 or 55.
- Occupation
- Manipuri guitarist, music teacher and retired musician
- Incident location
- Kilokari Village, southeast Delhi
- Hospital
- Holy Family Hospital
- Police action
- An FIR was registered under murder-related sections, and police said all accused were apprehended.
- Arrest count
- Reports cited seven or eight arrested suspects.
- Evidence and response
- A 17-second CCTV video showed a group of eight boys running down the building’s stairs; candlelight marches and calls for justice followed.
