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Crime
Family of Manipuri Singer Killed in Delhi Calls for Justice, Not Revenge
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 12:38 AM
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The relatives of a Manipuri singer slain in Delhi have appealed for legal justice rather than retaliation, urging authorities to act swiftly.
A singer from Manipur who was found dead in Delhi has become the focus of a grieving family demanding accountability. The victim, whose name has not been disclosed in the source, was reportedly killed under circumstances that are currently under police investigation.
Speaking to the media, close relatives emphasized that their sole request is for a thorough and impartial legal process. "We are seeking justice, not revenge," they said, rejecting any calls for vigilante action and urging law enforcement to bring the perpetrators to book.
Delhi police have registered a case and are reportedly conducting forensic examinations and questioning witnesses. The family has appealed for community support and a swift conclusion to the inquiry, highlighting the broader concerns of safety for artists from the Northeast residing in the capital.
The incident has sparked discussions on the vulnerability of migrants and performers in metropolitan areas, with civil society groups urging stronger protective measures. Authorities have assured that the investigation will be pursued without prejudice.
As the case proceeds, the family remains resolute in its stance, hoping that the outcome will set a precedent for justice over retaliation in similar crimes.
Speaking to the media, close relatives emphasized that their sole request is for a thorough and impartial legal process. "We are seeking justice, not revenge," they said, rejecting any calls for vigilante action and urging law enforcement to bring the perpetrators to book.
Delhi police have registered a case and are reportedly conducting forensic examinations and questioning witnesses. The family has appealed for community support and a swift conclusion to the inquiry, highlighting the broader concerns of safety for artists from the Northeast residing in the capital.
The incident has sparked discussions on the vulnerability of migrants and performers in metropolitan areas, with civil society groups urging stronger protective measures. Authorities have assured that the investigation will be pursued without prejudice.
As the case proceeds, the family remains resolute in its stance, hoping that the outcome will set a precedent for justice over retaliation in similar crimes.