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Manipuri Musician Dies After Delivery Boys, Dhaba Staff Assault Him in Delhi; All Accused Held

Police detained eight people, including a minor, after a retired Manipur musician died from injuries in an alleged assault over loud noise.

  • A 54-year-old musician from Manipur, Chongtham Vikram Singh, died Monday following a violent assault by dhaba workers in Kilokari, Delhi, on Sunday night.
  • The confrontation arose after Singh requested workers lower loud music outside his residence; his son Yaiphaba reported the assailants had previously threatened Singh over noise complaints.
  • Delhi Police apprehended eight individuals, including one 15-year-old minor, and registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 103 and 3 for mob lynching.
  • The North East Students Society Delhi University condemned the "senseless act of violence," while former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed deep concern over the incident.
  • Advocacy groups urged authorities to examine potential racial or identity-based motives, citing recurring incidents of violence against Northeast residents that have forced citizens to live with fear in the capital.
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आज तक broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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