Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Chongtham Vikram, a respected musician and music teacher from Manipur, who died following a brutal assault at his residence in Kilokri, New Delhi.
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.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has also written to Rekha Gupta, Delhi Chief Minister, requesting 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.
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.
