Manipur Musician Chongtham Vikram Singh Fatally Assaulted in Delhi

Revered Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was fatally assaulted on 6 September in the Kilokari area of Southeast Delhi. The attack was carried out by a group of eight men, one of whom was a 15‑year‑old juvenile, all of whom were identified as mainland Indians. The assault took place outside Singh’s residence, and he succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Police have taken the incident under investigation and are working to identify all members of the assailant group. The case has drawn attention to the vulnerability of Northeast Indian communities in metropolitan areas and has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of existing anti‑racism legislation.

Singh was well known for his contributions to Manipuri music and had performed in several national events. His untimely death has left the music community and his family in deep mourning.