Manipuri Singer Vikram Singh Death
A well-known Manipuri singer, C. Vikram Singh, was allegedly beaten to death outside his home in Delhi’s Kilokari village, raising fresh concerns over the safety of people from the Northeast living in the national capital.
The 54-year-old singer was reportedly attacked late on Monday night after he objected to a group of people allegedly drinking alcohol and creating a disturbance outside his house. Singh was seriously injured in the assault and was taken to hospital by his son. However, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Delhi Police have arrested eight people in connection with the incident, including a minor.
C. Vikram Singh had been living in Kilokari village in Delhi for several years. He belonged to the Meitei community and was known for his work as a Manipuri singer.
According to preliminary information, a group of delivery workers and dhaba employees had gathered outside Singh’s residence on Monday night. They were allegedly consuming alcohol and creating a disturbance.
Singh reportedly came out of his house and asked them to stop the noise. Instead, the group allegedly turned on him and assaulted him. He was reportedly slapped and punched repeatedly before the attackers fled, leaving him seriously injured.
Singh’s son subsequently took him to hospital, but doctors could not save him.
Delhi Police have arrested eight people in connection with the alleged murder. A minor is among those detained.
Preliminary reports indicate that the accused worked at various dhabas and food establishments in different parts of Delhi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the assault and the events leading to Singh’s death.
The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of people from the Northeast who live and work in Delhi.
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has strongly condemned the killing and questioned the safety of Northeast residents in the capital.
In a social media post, Gandhi said that after a series of such incidents, families from the Northeast living in Delhi are left asking whether they are actually safe.
He also questioned what steps the Union Home Ministry and Delhi Police are taking to prevent crimes against people from the Northeast. Gandhi called for a proper investigation and strict punishment for those responsible, while expressing his condolences to Vikram Singh’s family.
The North East Students’ Society of Delhi University has also condemned the incident.
The killing has once again brought the issue of safety, discrimination and violence faced by people from the Northeast in Delhi into sharp focus.
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