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Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh dies after New Delhi assault
Chongtham Vikram Singh, a 54-year-old musician and music teacher from Manipur, has died following a brutal assault at his residence in Kilokri, New Delhi. His death has drawn significant attention from political leaders.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited the Singh family in Imphal to offer condolences and promised that the government would ensure justice is delivered and the perpetrators are punished. The Chief Minister met with the deceased's parents, wife, and son to offer state support.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, attended a memorial gathering for Singh. Gandhi condemned the attack, describing it as a tragedy fueled by hatred and an arrogance of power. He urged the Northeastern community to respond to such violence through talent and ideals rather than through anger or hatred.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Chongtham Vikram Singh, a 54-year-old musician and music teacher from Manipur, died following an assault in New Delhi. eastmojo.com · morungexpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The assault occurred at Singh's residence in Kilokri, New Delhi. eastmojo.com · morungexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The last rites of Chongtham Vikram Singh were performed in Imphal on Wednesday. morungexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi urged the community to resist responding to the killing with violence or hatred.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh assured the victim's family that the perpetrators would be punished. eastmojo.com · morungexpress.com