Manipur Musician Dies After Assault in Delhi; 8 Detained
A 54-year-old musician from Manipur was allegedly attacked by a group in Delhi's Kilokri village after he objected to them drinking alcohol and creating a ruckus outside his home. The musician, who sustained severe injuries in the assault, passed away while undergoing treatment. Police have arrested seven individuals and detained a minor in connection with the case.
The deceased has been identified as C. Vikram Singh, a native of Manipur who had been living in Kilokri village, Delhi, for the past few years. According to preliminary police information, a group of people were shouting, drinking, and causing a disturbance near his house at night. Singh asked them to lower their voices.
An altercation ensued, and Singh was allegedly assaulted with kicks and punches, sustaining serious injuries.
Following the incident, Singh's son, Yaifaba, admitted him to Holy Family Hospital for treatment. However, Singh passed away while undergoing treatment, police stated.
Upon receiving information about the incident, the Sunlight Colony police station initiated an investigation. Police are inquiring into the assault on Singh and the circumstances surrounding his death.
The North East Students' Society of Delhi University (NESSDU) expressed grief over Singh's demise, describing him as a respected Manipuri musician.
According to NESSDU, Singh had stepped out of his house after noticing a group drinking and creating a disturbance. After he requested them to lower their voices, the group allegedly attacked him. He sustained severe injuries in the assault and subsequently died.
Terming the incident an "act of senseless violence," NESSDU demanded a swift, impartial, and thorough investigation by the police. They also urged that strict action be taken against the guilty in accordance with the law. The accused arrested by the police are Bharat Kumar (19), Pramod (26), Ramzan Khan (22), Dipanshu (21), Mohan Vishwakarma (32), Vijay (36), and Mannu (26). Additionally, a minor has been detained.
According to the police, the accused work at various dhabas and food stalls.
The investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the police are probing the exact circumstances of the attack and the sequence of events that led to Vikram Singh's death.
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