Man from Manipur Beaten to Death in South Delhi’s Kotla

New Delhi, July 21, 2014 – In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old man from Manipur was brutally beaten to death by a group of locals in South Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur early Monday morning (July 21). The victim, identified as Shalouni, son of Akha, hailed from Tunjoy village in Senapati district.

The attack occurred around 2:30 AM when Shalouni and his two friends, Dihe and Najender, went to Kotla to visit another friend. Shortly after arriving, a group of 5-6 men in a car stopped near them, got out, and surrounded the trio. Without warning, the men began to assault Salouni mercilessly. Dihe and Najender managed to flee, leaving Salouni behind.

After a while, Dihe returned to the scene and found Shalouni unconscious. He immediately informed the police, and the injured man was rushed to AIIMS Trauma Centre, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.

Witnesses report that the attackers had come to a nearby shop on Gurudwara Road in a white car before allegedly attacking Salouni. The deceased had been staying with his sister in Munirka.

The incident is being treated as a potential hate crime. Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Home Affairs, visited the body at AIIMS and expressed concerns, stating, “This appears to be a conspiracy, and the police are investigating.”

Dr. Alana Golmei, General Secretary of the North East Support Centre & Helpline, echoed these sentiments, labeling the attack as racially motivated. She noted that the attackers spared Salouni’s Bihari friend and specifically targeted his Poumai friend, who managed to escape.

A case of murder has been registered at the Kotla police station. The police have arrested three suspects- Rajeev, Shakti, and Sanjay - in connection with the incident. Meanwhile, Manipur MPs Dr. T. Meinya and Mr. T. Baite also visited AIIMS Trauma Centre to meet with members of the Northeast community.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
Media Incharge, North East Support Centre & Helpline, New Delhi

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