Vikram Singh stepped out of his third-floor apartment in Kilokari village after hearing loud shouting and noticed a group of men drinking alcohol and creating a ruckus outside. When he asked them to lower the noise, the situation turned violent within moments. The group allegedly rained blows and punches on him, leaving him with severe injuries. His son, Yaiphaba, rushed him to Holy Family Hospital, where doctors attributed his death to haemorrhagic shock caused by blunt-force trauma.
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Who Was Vikram Singh
A recognised guitarist from Manipur belonging to the Meitei community, Singh had lived and worked as a private music teacher in Delhi for the past 17 years. He shared his home with his wife, Joshna Chongtham, and son. Singh was widely respected within Delhi‘s Northeast community for his contribution to music and mentorship of young students.
Arrests And Investigation
The Sunlight Colony police station registered a murder case after receiving a PCR call about the incident. Seven men, identified as Bharat Kumar, Pramod, Ramzan Khan, Deepanshu, Mohan Vishwakarma, Vijay and Mannu, along with a minor, were arrested. The accused reportedly worked as delivery agents and staff at nearby dhabas and food stalls in the area.
Community And Political Reaction
The North East Students’ Society, Delhi University (NESSDU) condoled Singh’s death, calling him a “respected Manipuri musician” and demanding a swift, fair and thorough investigation. Congress leader Pawan Khera blamed the government for fostering a “culture of impunity” around public nuisance and unchecked noise, arguing that years of lax enforcement created conditions for such violence.
Grief Over A Senseless Loss
Singh’s death has sparked widespread anger, with many pointing to it as another example of unchecked street violence in the capital. As investigators piece together the sequence of events, his family and community continue to mourn a man remembered for his talent, patience and decades of quiet service to music education in Delhi.
