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Crime
Manipur musician beaten to death in Delhi's Kilo Kheri after noise protest, 7 arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 10:50 PM
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A 54-year-old Manipuri musician from the Meitei community was brutally beaten to death outside his flat in Kilo Kheri, Delhi, after objecting to noise and alcohol consumption. Police have detained seven suspects, including a minor.
Delhi police reported that a 54-year-old musician belonging to the Meitei community of Manipur was killed after he protested against loud music and drinking outside his apartment in the Kilo Kheri locality. According to officials, the victim was repeatedly assaulted with sticks, leading to his death.
The incident prompted a swift police response. Investigators recovered evidence from the scene and identified seven individuals believed to have taken part in the assault. Among the accused, one is a minor, highlighting the involvement of youths in the violent act.
All seven suspects have been taken into custody and are being interrogated. The case is being treated as a homicide, and authorities have promised a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The murder has sparked concern among local residents and cultural groups, who fear that the attack may reflect broader tensions over noise disturbances and communal harmony in the capital.
Further details will emerge as the investigation proceeds, with police urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
The incident prompted a swift police response. Investigators recovered evidence from the scene and identified seven individuals believed to have taken part in the assault. Among the accused, one is a minor, highlighting the involvement of youths in the violent act.
All seven suspects have been taken into custody and are being interrogated. The case is being treated as a homicide, and authorities have promised a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The murder has sparked concern among local residents and cultural groups, who fear that the attack may reflect broader tensions over noise disturbances and communal harmony in the capital.
Further details will emerge as the investigation proceeds, with police urging anyone with additional information to come forward.