Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Orders Fresh Forensic Check of Audio Linking Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh

The Supreme Court of India ordered a fresh forensic examination of an audio clip allegedly linking former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh to the 2023 ethnic violence in the state. The move seeks a clearer factual assessment.

Manipur Violence Audio Case: Supreme Court of India Considers Taking Voice Sample of Former CM N Biren Singh

The Supreme Court is considering whether former Manipur CM N Biren Singh’s voice sample should be taken to verify an edited audio clip linked to the 2023 Manipur violence. The Court asked forensic experts what more is needed to confirm the authenticity of the recording.

‘Why Only Select Clips?’: Supreme Court Orders Centre to Send Full Audio Allegedly Linked to Ex-Manipur CM Biren Singh

The Supreme Court questioned the Centre for not sharing the complete audio clip allegedly linked to former Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh and the 2023 ethnic violence. It directed the government to forward the full recording to NFSU for an expedited forensic report in a sealed cover.

‘Why Only Select Clips?’ Supreme Court Flags Gaps in Forensic Test of Manipur Violence Audio

The Supreme Court questioned why the full 48-minute leaked audio allegedly linked to the Manipur violence was not sent for forensic examination. The bench said it was “little disturbed” that only select clips were tested and fixed the matter for further hearing.

Centre to Submit Forensic Report in Supreme Court on Leaked Audio Alleging Former Manipur CM’s Role in Ethnic Violence

The central government informed the Supreme Court it has a forensic report on leaked audio clips allegedly involving former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in ethnic violence. The court is set to receive this report soon, while a petition demands a court-monitored investigation into Singh’s involvement in the unrest.