‘I’ve lost my husband, my son his father’: Manipuri musician’s family grapples with loss
Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh died after being assaulted by a group of men outside his South Delhi home, prompting his wife Joshna Chongtham to appeal for justice at a community gathering. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, has raised concerns about the safety of Northeast residents in the capital.
- ✓Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh died after being assaulted by a group of men outside his South Delhi home, prompting his wife Joshna Chongtham to appeal for justice at a community gathering.
- ✓He was taken to Holy Family Hospital with severe breathlessness and low blood pressure, and he succumbed to his injuries around 6 a.m.
- ✓The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, has raised concerns about the safety of Northeast residents in the capital.
Joshna Chongtham addressed a gathering at Tikendrajit House in Chanakyapuri on Tuesday, mourning the loss of her husband, musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, who died following a violent assault outside their South Delhi residence. She read a prepared statement on behalf of the family, thanking supporters and urging authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to the family's account, the attack took place on Sunday night when eight men chased Singh up to their third‑floor home in Kilokari village and beat him before fleeing. He was taken to Holy Family Hospital with severe breathlessness and low blood pressure, and he succumbed to his injuries around 6 a.m. The family has since vacated the house for safety reasons, and Singh's body is scheduled to be flown to Manipur on Tuesday for final rites.
Vikram Singh was a prominent figure in Manipur's music scene, known as the lead guitarist of the 1980s rock band Phoenix and later as a music teacher in Delhi. The killing has sparked alarm within the Northeast community in the capital, with some describing it as an instance of racial violence, although the family has not alleged any racial slur or motive. The incident underscores broader concerns about the security of people from the region living in Delhi.
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| Issuing Authority | The Indian Express National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 8 September 2026 |