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Kharge condemns alleged killing of Manipuri musician in Delhi

Kharge condemns alleged killing of Manipuri musician in Delhi
‘Utter lawlessness’: Mallikarjun Kharge attacks Modi government after Manipuri musician killed in Delhi · telegraphindia.com

Chongtham Vikram Singh was a musician from Manipur.

He was allegedly beaten to death by a group of men in Delhi.

The incident happened late Sunday night outside his home in Kilokari Village.

The article says the group was involved in a dispute about noise and nuisance.

Police arrested seven people and detained one juvenile.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the killing.

He blamed the Modi government for failing to protect people from Manipur and other vulnerable groups.

Kharge said Singh’s family should receive justice.

Key facts

Victim
Chongtham Vikram Singh, a well-known musician from Manipur
Incident
Alleged mob beating resulting in death
Location
Kilokari Village, Delhi
Timing
Late Sunday night
Police action
Seven people arrested and one juvenile detained
Political reaction
Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the killing and criticized the Modi government
Kharge’s demand
Justice for the family and the strictest action against those responsible

Quotes

Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha

“The merciless lynching of Chongtham Vikram Singh ji, a well-known musician from Manipur, by a mob is yet another chilling reminder of the utter lawlessness under the BJP.”
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“The incompetence of the Modi Sarkar has left the people of Manipur suffering both within their state and outside it.”
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