‘Are We Safe Here?’ Manipuri Musician’s Death in Delhi Revives Racism Concerns
Police arrested seven men and one juvenile after the assault, and investigators said the victim died after being taken to Holy Family Hospital.
- On Monday, 54-year-old Manipuri musician Vikram Singh died after being assaulted by a group of workers outside his Kilokari village apartment in New Delhi, officials said.
- Singh, who belonged to the Meitei community, confronted men creating a nuisance outside his house; the group allegedly responded by raining blows and punches on him.
- The Sunlight Colony police arrested seven men—Bharat Kumar, Pramod, Ramzan Khan, Deepanshu, Mohan Vishwakarma, Vijay, and Mannu—plus one juvenile, all dhaba workers.
- Yaiphaba rushed his father to Holy Family Hospital, where Singh succumbed to his injuries as police initiated an investigation into the assault.
- The North East Students Society, Delhi University condemned the attack as a "senseless act of violence," urging authorities to ensure a "swift, fair, and thorough investigation.
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North-East Community in Delhi Demand Swift Justice in Musician Vikram Singh's Killing
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. “After that, as we all gathered together, we found out that some people—local staff members—were involved. The police came and caught them… the police arrested all of them, and then he passed away due to the assault,” she said. India News | North-East Community in Delhi Demand Swift Justice in Musician Vikram Singh's Killing.
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