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Crime
Tangkhul Body Condemns Killing of Manipuri Musician Chongtham Vikram in Delhi
✍️ indiatodayne.in
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 12:48 PM
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The Tangkhul community body has denounced the killing of Manipuri singer‑songwriter Chongtham Vikram in Delhi, calling it senseless.
Delhi police have reported the death of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram, whose body was found in the capital earlier this week. The artist, known for blending traditional Manipuri folk with contemporary sounds, was traveling in the city when the incident occurred.
The Tangkhul community organization issued a statement condemning the act, describing it as a "senseless" killing and urging law‑enforcement agencies to expedite the investigation. The body highlighted the need for swift justice and called for communal harmony amid rising concerns over safety of artists from the Northeast in metropolitan areas.
Authorities have not released details about the circumstances or any suspects, stating that the case is under active investigation. The incident has sparked reactions from cultural groups across the country, who have expressed solidarity with the victim's family and demanded stronger protection for artists.
The Tangkhul community organization issued a statement condemning the act, describing it as a "senseless" killing and urging law‑enforcement agencies to expedite the investigation. The body highlighted the need for swift justice and called for communal harmony amid rising concerns over safety of artists from the Northeast in metropolitan areas.
Authorities have not released details about the circumstances or any suspects, stating that the case is under active investigation. The incident has sparked reactions from cultural groups across the country, who have expressed solidarity with the victim's family and demanded stronger protection for artists.