Manipuri Music Teacher Lynching: Court Hears Arguments on Charges
Saket Court hears arguments on charges against 7 accused in the brutal mob lynching of Manipuri music teacher Chongtham Vikram Singh.
The Saket District Court on Wednesday commenced hearing arguments regarding the framing of charges against seven individuals accused in the brutal mob lynching of a Manipuri music teacher, Chongtham Vikram Singh. The incident, which sent shockwaves through the community, took place in the Kilokari area under the jurisdiction of the Sunlight Colony Police Station in September 2026.
The Fatal Confrontation
The tragedy unfolded on September 6, 2026, triggered by a seemingly trivial dispute over noise levels. According to the prosecution, Chongtham Vikram Singh had requested a group of people to lower the high volume of their noise. This request escalated into a violent confrontation.
It is alleged that a group comprising dhaba workers and delivery agents trespassed into the victim's third-floor residence. The situation turned lethal as the group, which reportedly included a minor, beat Vikram Singh to death.
Legal Proceedings and Accused
Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Anuj Agrawal presided over the proceedings, hearing the arguments presented by the prosecution. Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) AT Ansari represented the State during the session.
The seven accused individuals, produced from judicial custody, are:
- Bharat
- Deepanshu
- Ramzan
- Mannu
- Mohan Singh
- Vijay Kumar
- Pramod
Severe Charges Under BNS
The Delhi Police have filed a comprehensive charge sheet against the seven named individuals. The accused face severe charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 61: Criminal Conspiracy
- Section 103 (2): Murder committed by a group of five or more people
- Section 103 (1): Murder
- Section 332 (a): House trespass to commit a crime
The court has listed the matter for further arguments on November 14, as the legal process continues to determine the culpability of the accused in this violent crime.