Human rights organisations condemn 'racist murder' of Manipuri singer in Delhi
Human rights organizations in Delhi are demanding a thorough investigation into the death of Manipuri singer Chongtham Vikram, alleging it was a racially motivated hate crime. The groups argue that the incident reflects a broader pattern of violence against people from Northeast India and criticize the lack of implementation of previous government committee recommendations.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding racial discrimination against Northeast Indians in the capital and the effectiveness of legal protections against hate crimes.
NEW DELHI: A group of civil society and human rights organisations has condemned the death of Manipuri music teacher and singer Chongtham Vikram, who was allegedly killed by a mob in Delhi on Monday. The group called for a thorough probe into the possible racial motive behind the attack.The joint statement was issued after a meeting of the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi (MSAD), Manipur International Youth Centre (MIYC), People’s Progressive Alliance Manipur (PPAM), Karwan-e-Mohabbat (KeM), North East India Support Centre and Helpline (NEISCH) and Human Rights Alert (HRA) on September 8 at the Centre for Equity Studies in Sarvodaya Enclave, New Delhi.The groups said Vikram's murder should not be treated as an isolated criminal incident.
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