On Sunday night, well-known Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was allegedly assaulted and killed by a group of eight people outside his flat in Delhi’s Kilokari village after he objected to the commotion they were making, said police.
Chongtham Vikram Singh was a well-known guitarist from Manipur who had been working as a private music teacher in Delhi for the past 17 years.
Originally from Imphal West’s Thangmeiband Lourung Purel Leikai in Imphal West, Chongtham made his name in Manipur’s music circle as he played for several well-known bands there including Phoenix and Ultra Vires before moving to Delhi, according to several reports.
He also taught at the Delhi School of Music, reported Indian Express. In Delhi, he continued with his music career and went to establish a music school where he mentored students from his home. “I am still struggling to come to terms with the loss of my husband, Vikram Chongtham Vikram.
Earlier reporting noted: NEW DELHI: Chongtham Vikram Singh, a 55-year-old Manipuri musician, was allegedly beaten to death outside his Delhi home on Sunday night after he went downstairs to object to a group of men creating a ruckus.
He was my husband, my child’s father, a son and a brother, a musician, and a person deeply loved by my family, friends and relatives,” Joshna Chongtham said while addressing the press. “They chased him to the third floor, overpowered him in the corridor and rained blows on him before fleeing,” Sharma said.
Earlier reporting noted: Who was Chongtham Vikram, Manipuri musician killed in Delhi attack; cousin of BAFTA-winning ‘Boong’ director Chongtham Vikram Singh was a gifted guitarist who had spent decades making music his language. Earlier reporting noted: Singh was a gifted guitarist who had spent decades making music his language.
