In Brief:
- C. Vikram Singh, a pioneer of Western rock music in Manipur, was attacked outside his Kilokari village residence.
- The dispute erupted when Singh requested local delivery workers and dhaba staff to stop shouting and causing a commotion.
- Attackers reportedly chased him to his third-floor apartment corridor and assaulted him with fists and heavy blows.
- Delhi Police arrested seven men and apprehended one minor under murder-related charges, using CCTV footage to track the suspects.
Renowned 54-year-old Manipuri guitarist and music teacher Chongtham Vikram Singh died on Monday following a severe physical assault outside his rented apartment in Kilokari Village, Southeast Delhi. The violent altercation occurred late Sunday night when Singh stepped downstairs to dispose of garbage and confronted a group of delivery workers and local dhaba staff who were creating a public disturbance.
Witnesses reported that after the verbal confrontation escalated, the group chased Singh to his third-floor apartment corridor, overpowering him and inflicting severe injuries. He was rushed to Holy Family Hospital by his son, Yaiphaba, but succumbed to blunt force trauma early the following morning. Delhi Police have registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, arresting seven adult suspects and apprehending one juvenile, while community members held a candlelight march demanding justice for the veteran musician.
