Supreme Court Orders Forensic Review of Manipur Audio Clip Involving N Biren Singh

The Supreme Court has directed a forensic examination of an audio clip allegedly linking former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to ethnic violence in the northeastern state. The National Forensic Sciences University will analyze the recording to verify its authenticity and determine any involvement of Singh.

The Supreme Court has mandated the National Forensic Sciences University to conduct a forensic examination of an audio clip allegedly connecting former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to ethnic clashes in the region.

This decision follows allegations from the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust, represented by advocate Prashant Bhushan, who submitted a full-length audio for review. The court urged expedited handling to determine the recording's authenticity and potential tampering, alongside a comparison with Singh's known voice samples.

Initial forensic investigations suggested edits in the clip, leading to questions about Singh's role in the violence, which has resulted in numerous casualties and displacements. The situation remains a focal point of inquiry in understanding the events that have unfolded in Manipur.