‘Idhar aao, idhar aao’: What Manipuri musician’s neighbour heard night he was killed
On September 6, a 55-year‑old Manipuri singer, Chongtham Vikram Singh, was allegedly beaten to death by eight eatery workers in a South Delhi apartment building. The killing sparked a candlelight march by the North‑East community and renewed concerns over discrimination in the capital.
- ✓On September 6, a 55-year‑old Manipuri singer, Chongtham Vikram Singh, was allegedly beaten to death by eight eatery workers in a South Delhi apartment building.
- ✓The killing sparked a candlelight march by the North‑East community and renewed concerns over discrimination in the capital.
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A resident of Kilokari village in South Delhi reported hearing a disturbance on the night of September 6, after which the body of Manipuri singer Chongtham Vikram Singh, 55, was found in the stair lobby of his apartment building. According to neighbours, eight workers from a nearby eatery chased and assaulted Singh before he succumbed to his injuries, prompting an outcry from the local North‑East community.
The incident occurred in a multi‑storey residential block where Singh lived on the third floor with his family. Witness Chandan Miroda Devi, who has lived in the building for seven to eight years, described hearing shouting and the phrase “Idhar aao, idhar aao” before retreating to her terrace. Police investigations have identified eight eatery employees as suspects, and the case is being handled by Delhi Police. The victims’ families and neighbours gathered for a candlelight march from Sunlight Colony police station to Singh’s home on the following Monday night.
The killing has highlighted longstanding grievances of discrimination faced by people from India’s Northeast living in Delhi. Devi recounted being subjected to slurs such as “Chinese”, “Chinki” and “momo”, reflecting a broader pattern of prejudice. Community leaders say the incident underscores the need for stronger protection and awareness, as the North‑East diaspora seeks safety and respect in the national capital.
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| Issuing Authority | Delhi NCR Civic & Governance |
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| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 8 September 2026 |