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Crime
Accused Claims He Wanted to 'Teach a Lesson' in Manipur Musician's Murder
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 11:33 AM
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A man accused of assaulting and killing a Manipuri musician said he acted to 'teach a lesson'. Police are investigating the case in Manipur.
Earlier this week, a musician from Manipur was assaulted and later died at a hospital in Imphal. Police say the victim was attacked with a blunt object and sustained fatal injuries. The incident has shocked the local music community.
The accused, who was arrested at the scene, told investigators that he had acted to "teach a lesson" to the victim. He claimed the musician had insulted him, prompting the assault.
Manipur Police have filed a case under the Indian Penal Code for murder and are conducting a forensic investigation. The accused is being held in custody pending trial.
The accused, who was arrested at the scene, told investigators that he had acted to "teach a lesson" to the victim. He claimed the musician had insulted him, prompting the assault.
Manipur Police have filed a case under the Indian Penal Code for murder and are conducting a forensic investigation. The accused is being held in custody pending trial.