NEW DELHI: A 55-year-old musician from Manipur was beaten to death allegedly by a group of dhaba workers in southeast Delhi’s Kilokari Village after he went downstairs late on Sunday night to object to the loud noise outside his home.CCTV footage from the spot captures the aftermath of the assault, showing an injured Chongtham Vikram Singh being carried down the staircase on someone’s shoulder, while the alleged attackers are seen emerging from the stairs.Singh, who lived near Ashram, had reportedly been frustrated by the shouting and commotion caused by workers and delivery personnel of the dhaba located opposite his home.He went downstairs to ask them to lower the noise, but the argument escalated.According to police, while Singh was coming down the stairs to speak to the group, several men allegedly rushed towards him and attacked him in the alleyway. He sustained severe injuries in the assault.Singh’s son, Yaiphaba, immediately took him to nearby Holy Family Hospital, where he died during treatment.The CCTV footage shows a man carrying the injured Singh down the staircase on his shoulder. Investigators are examining the footage to establish the exact sequence of events and determine the circumstances that led to Singh’s death.Police have apprehended eight workers, including a minor, in connection with the case. Police said the arrested accused were involved in packaging or food delivery work at different eateries.A case under sections 103(2) (murder) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered.Singh was a well-known musician and had been part of popular music bands in Manipur. He was the son of renowned classical vocalist Chongtham Ongbi Kamala Devi and the cousin of Lakshmipriya Devi, director of India’s first BAFTA Award-winning film.Singh also ran a music school in Delhi.The deputy commissioner of police and other senior officers met Singh’s family and community members and assured them of prompt action in the case. Police are continuing their investigation to establish the full sequence of events.
