Manipuri musician dies after delivery boys, dhaba staff assault him in Delhi; all accused held | India News - Hindustan Times
A Manipuri musician was killed after confronting dhaba staff and delivery boys who were drinking outside their Delhi eatery; eight suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested. Authorities say the case is being treated as a mob‑lynching, prompting calls for swift justice and broader measures against such violence.
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A Manipuri musician was killed after confronting dhaba staff and delivery boys who were drinking outside their Delhi eatery; eight suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested. Authorities say the case is being treated as a mob‑lynching, prompting calls for swift justice and broader measures against such violence.
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**Manipuri musician dies after assault by delivery boys and dhaba staff in Delhi; all accused held**
A 34‑year‑old musician from Manipur, known locally for his work as a guitarist and vocalist, was found dead on Saturday after a violent altercation at a roadside dhaba in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar area. According to witnesses and the victim’s family, the musician had intervened when a group of delivery boys and dhaba employees began drinking alcohol outside the establishment and allegedly threatened to disturb the peace. When he objected, the men allegedly assaulted him with sticks and other objects, leaving him with severe head injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Delhi Police launched an immediate investigation, registering a First Information Report (FIR) under sections of the Indian Penal Code that cover murder, attempt to murder, and causing grievous hurt. Within 24 hours, eight suspects—including two juveniles—were apprehended, produced before a local magistrate, and placed in police custody. The accused have been identified as three delivery‑service employees and five dhaba staff members; all are being held while the investigation proceeds. The police have also seized video footage from the dhaba’s CCTV cameras, which is being examined to reconstruct the sequence of events.
The incident has sparked outrage among cultural bodies and human‑rights groups, who warn that such mob‑lynching style attacks are on the rise in urban India. The musician’s family has demanded swift justice and a thorough probe into why the assault escalated so quickly. Delhi’s Commissioner of Police, Shri Amit Kumar, assured the public that the case would be pursued “with the utmost rigor” and that any attempt to intimidate or silence witnesses would be met with strict legal action. The tragedy underscores ongoing concerns about public safety, especially for migrants and artists who often navigate the city’s informal economies.
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