On September 6, a 54‑year‑old Manipuri musician, Chongtham Vikram Singh, was attacked outside his Delhi home in the Kilokari area. His son, Yaiphaba, filed a First Information Report (FIR) that documents the assault and the subsequent death of the musician.
Yaiphaba said he was at home with family at about 11:30 p.m. when he heard his father shouting. He opened the door and saw four to five men kicking and punching his father. He raised an alarm, after which the attackers fled. He claimed to see their faces and could identify them if they returned.
The family was taken to Holy Family Hospital by taxi. During the ride, Vikram Singh told his son that the attackers had come from a dhaba opposite their residence and had previously threatened him for disturbing the noise. He later fainted in the taxi and died after admission to the hospital.
Yaiphaba stated that his father had been a musician and had been out of work for seven to eight years, mostly staying at home. He also noted the family’s origins in Imphal, Manipur, and that he is pursuing a BA LLB at Asian Law College, Noida. The complaint requests police action against the accused; Delhi Police have registered the case and are investigating.
