Press Release, September 9, 2026

The National Secretariat of the Communist Party of India issued the following statement today (September 9, 2026):

The Communist Party of India strongly condemns the brutal killing of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in South Delhi. It is shocking that a known musician and resident of the area for years could be attacked by a mob merely for objecting to noise outside his home, chased up three floors and beaten to death. Reports that he had been threatened earlier make the incident even more disturbing and demand serious scrutiny.

This horrific killing is yet another indication of Delhi’s deteriorating law-and-order situation and growing lawlessness. The Delhi Police, directly working under Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has completely failed in its duty to ensure the safety of citizens, while quick to unleash violence on citizens when they demand accountability. How could a mob unleash such violence in a residential locality with such impunity? The reported possibility of a racial motive against the people of the North East, if any, is a matter of grave concern and must be thoroughly and impartially investigated.

The CPI demands strict and exemplary action against all those responsible and accountability for police failure. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and admirers of Chongtham Vikram Singh and stand in solidarity with the people of Manipur and the Northeast in this hour of grief.

Sd/-

Roykutty

Office Secretary

Communist Party of India

Central Office 

New Delhi

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