Manipuri musician died of blunt trauma, physical assault: AIIMS report

Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh died of massive internal bleeding from a brutal assault in New Delhi, an AIIMS post-mortem confirmed. He was allegedly attacked after objecting to noise. Eight accused, including a juvenile, have been arrested.

Post-mortem confirms death by brutal assault

The Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh died of massive internal bleeding, which was caused by blunt trauma to the chest and abdomen, with extensive rib fractures and abdominal injuries.

According to the Chief of Forensic Medicine, AIIMS Delhi, Dr Sudhir Gupta, the person died as a result of severe physical assault on the abdomen and chest, which resulted in massive bleeding and death.

The AIIMS Delhi post-mortem report found that the deceased sustained multiple blunt-force injuries involving the head, face, upper limbs, chest, abdomen, back and lower limbs.

According to the report, extensive rib fractures and abdominal injuries were found.

There were multiple rib fractures—1st to 11th ribs on the left side and 6th to 9th ribs on the right side, with surrounding blood extravasation.

Multiple abrasions, bruises and contusions were also present on the body.

The viscera have been preserved for chemical and toxicological analysis.

Altercation over noise led to attack

The 54-year-old musician died in New Delhi after an alleged brutal assault in the Sunlight Colony, Kilokari village area.

His death has triggered grief across Manipur and among the Manipuri community in Delhi, with family members and fellow musicians also raising concerns about the safety, dignity and equality of people from the Northeast.

According to the FIR filed by the police, Singh had objected to a group of men allegedly creating noise outside his house in South Delhi’s Ashram area.

The men allegedly abused and threatened him.

As per the FIR, on September 7, the accused allegedly entered the building, chased Singh up three floors, and assaulted him with kicks and blows.

Singh’s wife later identified the accused as men who had allegedly threatened her husband earlier.

Police also accessed CCTV footage that showed the alleged attackers leaving the building after the assault.

Singh was taken to Holy Family Hospital, where he died during treatment.

Eight accused have been arrested in the case, including a juvenile. (ANI)

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