Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Manipur CM Assures Justice for Musician Vikram Singh’s Family
Chongtham Vikram Singh was a musician and music teacher from Manipur.
He was badly hurt during an alleged assault at his home in New Delhi.
He later died from his injuries on September 7.
His family and many people in Manipur are mourning him.
Manipur’s chief minister visited the family and promised that those responsible would be punished.
Some organisations believe the attack may have been motivated by racism.
Officials have been asked to investigate the case quickly.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said police planned to file a strong chargesheet within two weeks.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited Chongtham Vikram Singh’s family in Imphal and promised justice.
Vikram Singh, a 54-year-old guitarist and music teacher, died in Delhi on September 7 after an alleged assault.
His family called for strict punishment and faster completion of the investigation and legal proceedings.
Organisations including the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi described the incident as a possible racist attack.
The chief minister urged Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to expedite a high-level probe, while Kiren Rijiju said a chargesheet was expected within two weeks.
- Who
- Chongtham Vikram Singh, his family, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
- What
- A 54-year-old musician and music teacher died after an alleged brutal assault, prompting demands for justice and a faster investigation.
- When
- Vikram Singh died on September 7; his last rites were performed in Imphal on Wednesday, and the chief minister visited his family on Thursday.
- Where
- The alleged assault occurred at Vikram Singh’s residence in Kilokri village, New Delhi; his family lives in Imphal, Manipur.
- Why
- Officials and supporters are seeking punishment for those responsible and an investigation into a possible racial motive.
Family and Activist Concerns
Official Investigation Position
Possible racial motive
Family and Activist Concerns
Organisations and individuals, including the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi, have described the killing as a possible racist attack and called for a thorough investigation into an alleged racial motive.
Official Investigation Position
The articles do not establish that racism was the motive; authorities are investigating the alleged killing and have focused on completing the case and prosecuting those responsible.
How the case should proceed
Family and Activist Concerns
Vikram Singh’s brother called for strict punishment and urged authorities to complete the investigation and legal proceedings at the earliest.
Official Investigation Position
The Manipur chief minister sought an expedited high-level probe and said an independent specialised agency such as the Central Bureau of Investigation could be considered, while Kiren Rijiju said Delhi Police expected to file a chargesheet within two weeks.
- Victim
- Chongtham Vikram Singh, a 54-year-old guitarist and music teacher
- Date of death
- September 7
- Reported assault location
- Vikram Singh’s residence in Kilokri village, New Delhi
- Family visit
- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited the family in Imphal
- Investigation request
- The Manipur chief minister urged a high-level and expeditious probe
- Possible agency transfer
- The chief minister said transferring the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation could be explored if circumstances warranted
- Chargesheet timeline
- Kiren Rijiju said Delhi Police had assured him that a strong chargesheet would be filed within two weeks