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Seven men and a 15-year-old boy have been arrested for allegedly murdering popular Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in Delhi's Kilokari village, according to police and witnesses. The incident occurred late on Sunday when Singh, a 54-year-old private music teacher, objected to the behavior of a group of eight people outside his rented flat.
An altercation broke out, and the group allegedly chased Singh to his third-floor apartment, where they overpowered him and beat him to death. CCTV footage captured the accused heading downstairs after the assault, leading to calls for swift action from various quarters. Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi questioned the home ministry and Delhi Police about the growing lawlessness, especially against people from the Northeast.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi specifically asked what the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is doing to address the issue. Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam expressed condolences over Singh's death, praising his contributions to music and cultural life in the state.
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