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Manipur Govt Claims Tapes Linking Biren to Violence Are Manipulated, Asks SC
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 09:33 AM
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The Manipur government has informed the Supreme Court that the audio recordings linking Deputy Chief Minister Biren Singh to violent incidents have been tampered with.
The Manipur government has informed the Supreme Court that the audio recordings that allegedly link Deputy Chief Minister Biren Singh to violent incidents have been tampered with.
The government presented evidence that the tapes were edited and that the content does not reflect the original conversation. It also argued that the recordings were obtained illegally.
Biren Singh, who has been accused of involvement in recent communal clashes, has denied any wrongdoing and said the tapes were fabricated.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing to examine the authenticity of the recordings and decide whether they should be admissible in the ongoing case.
The case remains a key issue in Manipur's political landscape, with opposition parties demanding a thorough investigation.
The government presented evidence that the tapes were edited and that the content does not reflect the original conversation. It also argued that the recordings were obtained illegally.
Biren Singh, who has been accused of involvement in recent communal clashes, has denied any wrongdoing and said the tapes were fabricated.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing to examine the authenticity of the recordings and decide whether they should be admissible in the ongoing case.
The case remains a key issue in Manipur's political landscape, with opposition parties demanding a thorough investigation.