The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine certain audio recordings that allegedly pointed finger on Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh of having a role in the communal violence in the State between Meitei and Kuki communities.
The Bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra directed petitioner – Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust to file material indicating the authenticity of the clip.
Representing the petitioner, Advocate Prashant Bhushan contended that the whistleblower had recorded conversation of the Chief Minister where he reportedly admitted that he ‘fuelled’ insurgency and ‘protected’ those who looted the arms.
Regarding the authenticity of the tapes, Bhushan said the tape was submitted to the Lamba commission.
Appearing for the Union of India, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta vehemently objected to the plea and said that the intention of the petitioner was to keep the fire burning.
He contended that the probe was going on. The Chief Minister met all the Kuki MLAs to ensure peace and the whistleblower did not want peace. The petitioners should approach the High Court, he added.
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