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Manipur Singer Vikram Singh Dies After Alleged Delhi Assault
Vikram Singh was a musician from Manipur who lived in Delhi for about 17 years.
He played guitar and taught music to students.
Police said he went outside after men were allegedly drinking and making noise near his home.
A fight reportedly followed.
Singh was badly hurt and taken to a hospital by his son.
He later died there.
Seven men were arrested, and a juvenile was also apprehended.
Singh’s musical work made him respected in both Manipur and Delhi.
A student organization called for a full investigation.
Chongtham Vikram Singh, a 54-year-old musician from Manipur, died after an alleged assault in Delhi’s Kilokari village.
Police said he confronted men allegedly drinking and making noise outside his home early Monday.
Singh was taken to Holy Family Hospital by his son but later died from his injuries.
Seven men were arrested and a juvenile was apprehended in connection with the case.
A guitarist, teacher and mentor, Singh had helped shape Manipur’s Western music and rock scene.
- Who
- Chongtham Vikram Singh, a 54-year-old guitarist, music teacher and mentor from Manipur, was killed; seven men were arrested and a juvenile was apprehended.
- What
- Singh allegedly was assaulted after objecting to men drinking and making noise outside his home, and later died from his injuries.
- Where
- Outside Singh’s home in Kilokari village, Delhi; he was taken to Holy Family Hospital.
- When
- The confrontation occurred in the early hours of Monday; Singh later died at the hospital.
- Why
- Police said the confrontation followed Singh’s objection to alleged drinking and noise outside his apartment.
Key facts
- Victim
- Chongtham Vikram Singh, 54
- Occupation
- Guitarist, music teacher and mentor
- Location
- Kilokari village, Delhi
- Hospital
- Holy Family Hospital
- Arrests
- Seven men arrested; one juvenile apprehended
- Musical background
- Former lead guitarist with Ultra Vires, Phoenix and Eastern Dark
- Family
- Survived by his wife Jyotsana and son Yaiphaba
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