‘Let this be the last’: A Manipur farewell for musician killed in Delhi
Renowned Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was laid to rest in Imphal after being killed in an assault outside his South Delhi home, prompting widespread grief. Police have detained eight suspects, including a minor, as authorities continue the investigation.
- ✓Renowned Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was laid to rest in Imphal after being killed in an assault outside his South Delhi home, prompting widespread grief.
- ✓He is survived by his wife and a 20‑year‑old son.
- ✓Police have detained eight suspects, including a minor, as authorities continue the investigation.
The funeral of Chongtham Vikram Singh, a 55‑year‑old pioneer of Manipur’s rock music scene, was held on Wednesday in his hometown of Imphal following his fatal assault outside his residence in South Delhi. The ceremony brought together family members, fellow artists, and representatives of the Manipur film fraternity, who gathered to pay their respects and call for justice.
Singh’s body arrived in Imphal in the afternoon, drawing a large crowd at Imphal International Airport before being taken to his Thangmeiband residence in Imphal West for floral tributes. The final rites were performed at Khoyathong in Imphal East, concluding the emotional farewell. Delhi police have arrested eight individuals, among them a minor, in connection with the late‑Sunday night attack.
A veteran of bands such as Phoenix and Eastern Dark, Singh had moved to Delhi about twenty years ago and worked as a music teacher. He is survived by his wife and a 20‑year‑old son. His death has heightened concerns over the safety of people from the Northeast in other parts of India, with community leaders urging a thorough investigation without politicisation.
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| Issuing Authority | The Indian Express National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | ENTERTAINMENT |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |