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.
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.
With Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigning on Sunday, the state’s political landscape has been thrust into uncertainty. The immediate challenge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is to finalize his successor, but party insiders suggest that the central leadership may opt to delay this decision to reach a broader consensus. This has raised the possibility of President’s Rule being imposed in the state, at least temporarily.
KOHUR has urged for an investigation into Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s alleged involvement in ethnic violence against the Kuki community, providing a leaked audio as evidence. The violence stemmed from tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities, exacerbated by discriminatory policies and a court ruling. Over 140 deaths and 60,000 displacements have occurred, further fueling demands for a separate Kuki state.