IMPHAL, SEP 8: Following the death of noted musician and music teacher Chongtham Vikram from Manipur in New Delhi, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has written to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today, requesting her to conduct a fair, time bound, high level investigation under the direct supervision of senior police leadership. He also requested to apprehend all perpetrators and conspirators without delay and prosecuted to the fullest extent of law.
Chongtham Vikram died following a “brutal assault” at his residence in Kilokri, New Delhi.
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Strongly condemning the “senseless and brutal act of violence”, the Chief Minister said that no one should have to face such violence or lose their life simply for seeking peace in their own neighbourhood.
Khemchand Singh said that the tragic incident is a painful reminder of the safety concerns faced by people from the Northeast who live, study and work in the national capital. He stressed that such incidents must not be treated as isolated cases.
On the community safety measures, the Chief Minister also requested to take reinforced security measures across localities with significant populations of students and working professionals from Manipur and other north eastern states.
Khemchand Singh extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends and loved ones of the deceased, as well as to the entire Manipuri and Northeast community. He conveyed that his thoughts are with them in this hour of immense grief.
