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Rahul Gandhi decries rising lawlessness in Delhi after Manipur teacher’s murder
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 12:48 PM
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Rahul Gandhi warned that lawlessness is escalating in Delhi, citing the recent fatal beating of a music teacher from Manipur.
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday highlighted a surge in lawlessness across Delhi, pointing to the recent murder of a music teacher from Manipur who was beaten to death in the capital. He said the incident underscores a deteriorating sense of security for residents and migrants alike, and urged the Union government to strengthen police presence and swift justice. Gandhi also called on local authorities to investigate the case thoroughly and ensure that perpetrators are brought to book without delay. The Congress leader’s remarks came during a press interaction in New Delhi, where he reiterated the party’s demand for a safer urban environment. No official response from the Delhi Police has been recorded at the time of reporting.