Manipur musician killed in Delhi assault cremated in Imphal amid justice demands
Last rites for Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, who died after an alleged assault in Delhi, were held in Imphal amid calls for swift justice.
The last rites of Chongtham Vikram Singh, a musician from Manipur who died following an alleged assault in Delhi, were performed at his locality in Imphal on Wednesday. His body was flown to the State capital in the morning and taken to the family residence in Thangmeiband Lourungpurel, where hundreds had gathered to receive it.
Mourners at the airport and outside the family home broke down as the mortal remains were brought in. The musician had died after an alleged assault in Delhi's Sunlight Colony on September 7.
Chongtham Vivek Singh, the slain musician's brother, said the death had caused deep grief across Manipur. "This is a very sad and painful moment for everyone in the State. His death is not only a loss for our family but also for the entire music fraternity," he said.
He demanded strict punishment for those responsible and urged the Delhi authorities to complete the investigation and legal proceedings swiftly.
The death has intensified calls for a law against racism, which is believed to be the prime reason behind attacks — at times lethal — on people from the northeastern region in mainland India, particularly in the metros.