09/09/2026
||Chongtham Vikram’s Mortal Remains Arrive Home in Imphal.
Imphal, September 9, 2026: The mortal remains of renowned Manipuri musician and guitarist Chongtham Vikram Singh were brought to Imphal on Wednesday, where family members, friends and well-wishers gathered to receive him at Imphal International Airport.
The atmosphere remained sombre as mourners paid their respects to the veteran musician, who died in Delhi on September 7 following an alleged assault. Several mourners broke down as his body arrived in Manipur.
His mortal remains were taken to his residence at Thangmeiband Lourungpurel in Imphal West, where the last rites are scheduled to be performed. Delhi Police have arrested eight people in connection with the case.
Vikram Singh, a pioneer of Manipur’s early rock music scene and a respected music teacher, had lived in Delhi for nearly two decades. His death has sparked widespread grief and renewed calls for justice and greater safety for people from the Northeast.