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Farewell for Manipur Musician Killed in Delhi Assault
Confirmed
In Short: Chongtham Vikram Singh, a prominent Manipuri musician, was killed in an assault in Delhi, and his funeral was held in his hometown of Imphal, drawing a large crowd and triggering concern in the music community.
The mortal remains of Chongtham Vikram Singh, a prominent Manipuri musician, were brought to Imphal for a farewell ceremony, where relatives, friends, and members of the film fraternity paid their respects before his last rites were performed in Imphal East.
Singh, 54, was a key figure in Manipur’s rock music movement and had been associated with bands like Phoenix and Eastern Dark. He later moved to Delhi, where he worked as a music teacher.
His death has resonated strongly within Manipur’s artist community, with colleagues remembering him not only as a musician but also for his contributions to the growth of the State’s contemporary music culture.
The last rites of Chongtham Vikram Singh were performed at his home town in Imphal, with significant numbers of people gathering at Imphal International Airport to pay their respects. His family is awaiting the outcome of the Delhi Police investigation into his death.
What's confirmed
- Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh’s mortal remains were brought to Imphal on Wednesday (Photo: AT) They were taken to his residence at Thangmeiband in Imphal West, where relatives, friends, artists, musicians and members of the Manipur film fraternity paid their final respects, before his last rites were performed at Khoyathong in Imphal East.
- He later moved to Delhi, where he worked as a music teacher.
What's still developing
- Artists, musicians and members of the State’s film fraternity also gathered at Singh’s residence to offer floral tributes and stand with his grieving family.
- He was beaten to death late Sunday night, allegedly by a group of men outside his South Delhi home.