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Crime
Manipur musician's brother killed in Delhi assault, calls to treat Northeast as Indians
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 03:33 PM
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The brother of a Manipur musician was fatally beaten in Delhi, sparking protests demanding that people from the Northeast be treated as full Indian citizens.
A man identified as the brother of a noted musician from Manipur was found dead after being violently assaulted in Delhi. Local authorities were alerted to the incident after the victim's body was discovered, and a criminal investigation has been launched.
The killing has ignited anger among Northeast community groups in the capital, who staged a small rally demanding that residents from the region be treated with the same respect as any other Indian. Protesters repeatedly chanted, "Treat Northeast people as Indians," highlighting a pattern of discrimination they say has escalated in recent years.
Delhi police have confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed and that they are pursuing leads to identify the assailants. Officials have urged witnesses to come forward, emphasizing that hate‑motivated violence will be dealt with severely.
The incident adds to a series of attacks on people from India's Northeastern states in metropolitan areas, prompting calls for stronger protective measures and greater public awareness about regional diversity.
The killing has ignited anger among Northeast community groups in the capital, who staged a small rally demanding that residents from the region be treated with the same respect as any other Indian. Protesters repeatedly chanted, "Treat Northeast people as Indians," highlighting a pattern of discrimination they say has escalated in recent years.
Delhi police have confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed and that they are pursuing leads to identify the assailants. Officials have urged witnesses to come forward, emphasizing that hate‑motivated violence will be dealt with severely.
The incident adds to a series of attacks on people from India's Northeastern states in metropolitan areas, prompting calls for stronger protective measures and greater public awareness about regional diversity.