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Fadnavis to Probe Rs 500‑crore Payment Audio Clip with Forensic Tools
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🗓 24 Oct 2026, 05:32 AM
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the audio clip alleging a Rs 500 crore payment will be examined using forensic methods.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that the controversial audio recording, which claims a payment of Rs 500 crore, will be subjected to forensic analysis. He emphasized that the investigation will follow scientific procedures to verify the authenticity of the clip and identify any manipulation.
The statement was made during a press briefing in Mumbai, where Fadnavis responded to growing public speculation about the source and credibility of the audio. He assured that the forensic team will work swiftly and that findings will be made public once the examination is complete.
Officials from the state's cyber crime cell have been tasked with coordinating the forensic work. The move aims to clear doubts and prevent misinformation from influencing political discourse in the state.
No further details about the alleged payment or the parties involved were disclosed, and the investigation is expected to focus solely on the technical aspects of the recording.
The statement was made during a press briefing in Mumbai, where Fadnavis responded to growing public speculation about the source and credibility of the audio. He assured that the forensic team will work swiftly and that findings will be made public once the examination is complete.
Officials from the state's cyber crime cell have been tasked with coordinating the forensic work. The move aims to clear doubts and prevent misinformation from influencing political discourse in the state.
No further details about the alleged payment or the parties involved were disclosed, and the investigation is expected to focus solely on the technical aspects of the recording.