{
  "id": 6383305,
  "title": "Delhi killing of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh sparks protests, Rahul Gandhi demands justice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/delhi-killing-of-manipuri-musician-chongtham-vikram-singh-sparks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T03:41:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/delhi-killing-of-manipuri-musician-chongtham-vikram-singh-sparks-protests-rahul-gandhi-demands-justice-1.500667954"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 7, a 54-year-old Manipuri musician named Chongtham Vikram Singh died after being attacked in Kilokari, southeast Delhi. Singh, who had lived in Delhi for two decades, had gone downstairs at around 11:30 p.m. to ask a group of men to keep the noise down. The men followed him up to his apartment and attacked him, leading to his death. The incident has sparked outrage and protests over safety in the capital city.\n\nRahul Gandhi, an opposition leader, condemned the home minister's ministry and demanded justice for Singh and his family. The musician's wife, Joshna Chongtham, described her husband as a devoted father and community figure, and emphasized that they were seeking justice, not revenge.\n\nPolice have arrested seven men and detained a minor in connection with the assault. Singh's body is currently at AIIMS mortuary and is expected to be flown to Manipur on Wednesday. The killing has triggered a wave of grief and anger from Delhi's Manipuri and Northeast community, with protests and candlelight marches held in solidarity. Community leaders, while cautious, emphasize the need for a fair investigation and accountability.",
  "summary": "A guitarist who had spent four decades on stage, and two of them living in a Delhi neighborhood, went downstairs one night to ask a group of men to keep the noise down. Hours later, he was dead. Chongtham Vikram Singh , 54, died early on September 7 after being attacked outside his home in Kilokari, southeast Delhi. His killing has triggered public outrage over safety in the capital and drawn a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}