The yellow-and-red tarpaulin tent and the nearby subway were where “Thakur or Thakur Saheb”, as he was known to the hawkers, would spend his days. At night, he would sleep under the two trees here. Over the years, he and his tent had become an essential part of this place. He would say to the hawkers, one day we will win the battle and the Hindustan Times will have to pay their dues. This wait was never ending but Singh’s story ended on Thursday morning when he was found dead on the pavement.