Musician was threatened earlier by men who killed him, says FIR
Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was fatally assaulted in South East Delhi after he confronted a group causing a disturbance, and the FIR indicates some attackers had previously threatened him. Seven adults and one juvenile have been arrested, with the case filed under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita addressing group murder.
- ✓Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was fatally assaulted in South East Delhi after he confronted a group causing a disturbance, and the FIR indicates some attackers had previously threatened him.
- ✓CCTV footage captured the alleged attackers exiting the building at 12:06 am and Singh being carried out by family members ten minutes later.
- ✓The case is filed under Section 103(2) and Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which address murder by a group acting in concert.
The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) stating that 54‑year‑old Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was beaten to death on the night of September 6 in Sunlight Colony, South East Delhi, after he objected to a noisy group near his residence. According to the FIR, Singh identified the assailants to his son while being taken to Holy Family Hospital, noting that some of them had earlier threatened him.
The incident occurred around 11:30 pm when Singh stepped out to dispose of garbage and confronted a cluster of workers and food‑delivery agents from nearby eateries. CCTV footage captured the alleged attackers exiting the building at 12:06 am and Singh being carried out by family members ten minutes later. Police have arrested seven adult suspects – including food‑delivery agents and packaging staff from Saini Dhaba, New Choudhary Dhaba, Annapurna Dhaba, and Diamond Pizza – and have also detained a juvenile. The case is filed under Section 103(2) and Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which address murder by a group acting in concert.
Singh, a resident of Sunlight Colony and a noted musician from Manipur, was taken to Holy Family Hospital in New Friends Colony by his son Yaiphaba, wife and a neighbour. The attack has raised concerns about safety for residents in densely populated Delhi neighborhoods and highlighted the involvement of informal sector workers in violent crimes. Authorities are pursuing identification of the perpetrators based on the victim’s testimony and CCTV evidence, while the community awaits further legal proceedings.
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| Issuing Authority | Delhi NCR Civic & Governance |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |