'Don't want revenge but justice'; Popular musician beaten to death in New Delhi

NEW DELHI: In a disturbing incident that raised eyebrows, a Manipuri musician was beaten to death just outside his apartment in the national capital. Chontham Vikram Singh (54) died while undergoing treatment. The incident took place in Kilokari village on Monday morning. The police arrested seven people and took a minor into custody in connection with the attack. The police arrested Bharat Kumar (19), Pramod (26), Ramzan Khan (22), Deepanshu (21), Mohan Vishwakarma (32), Vijay (36) and Mannu (26).

Eight people were creating issues following a drunken brawl outside Vikram Singh's house on Monday. It was found that all of them are workers at roadside dhabas. The singer questioned the noise and requested the gang to move away. Agitated over this, the accused chased Singh to the third floor of the apartment and roughed him up. Vikram Singh, who was seriously injured in the attack, was immediately taken to a nearby hospital but died during treatment. The police have collected CCTV footage of the incident.

Vikram Singh, a renowned guitarist, who has been living in Kilokari village for many years, is reported to have moved to Delhi 20 years ago. He was working as a teacher at the Delhi School of Music and used to take guitar classes for children in Delhi.

Former chief minister of Manipur Biren Singh condoled the death, calling the incident deeply concerning while remembering Vikram Singh as a Western music pioneer. Meanwhile, Vikram Singh's wife Joshna said she does not want revenge but justice.