Exposing Forensic Discrepancies in Biren Singh Audio Tapes — A Call for Justice
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) strongly condemns the glaring inconsistencies in the forensic examination of the audio tapes implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in the ethnic violence against the Kuki-Zo community.
The National Forensic Science Laboratory’s (NFSL) recent statement to the Supreme Court—claiming it is “not in a position” to confirm the authenticity or identify the voice due to alleged tampering—is deeply troubling. Such evasion from a government-run institution raises serious concerns about bias and accountability in a case involving grave human rights violations.
In sharp contrast, Truth Labs, an independent and reputable forensic agency, conclusively identified a 93% voice match with Biren Singh. This scientific evidence remains unchallenged, except by government-controlled bodies seemingly serving political interests.
ITLF urges the Central Government to end its protection of Biren Singh and allow justice to prevail. The recordings clearly expose his complicity in the violence that killed and displaced countless Kuki-Zo people. Continued denial and contradictory reports only extend the trauma of the victims and obstruct the truth.
We reaffirm our faith in the Supreme Court to ensure an independent and transparent investigation free from political interference. ITLF stands firm with the Kuki-Zo people and calls upon all democratic institutions, the media, and civil society to uphold justice and accountability.
Justice delayed is justice denied — our people’s pain will not be silenced.
Issued by —
GINZA VUALZONG
Secretary, Information & Publicity,
Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF)
