Manipur state government on Wednesday refuted the allegations raised with an audio clip on social media platforms against Chief Minister N Biren Singh of initiating the conflict, stating that circulated audio is doctored and aimed at derailing the peace process.
A release issued by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) stated that the government has noticed the audio recording, falsely claiming to be that of the chief minister, Manipur being circulated on social media platforms.
This doctored audio is a malicious attempt by certain sections to incite communal violence or to derail the process of peace that has been initiated at multiple levels, it stated.
“Our social media analysis indicates that a coordinated and targeted campaign is underway, with numerous X (formerly Twitter) accounts sharing the audio with similar captions,” it mentioned.
It further stated that the Manipur Police is actively investigating the matter and is committed to uncovering the origins of this defamatory campaign.
Legal action will be taken against all individuals and organisations involved in this conspiracy, it said.
It urged the public to remain vigilant and refrain from sharing unverified information. “
The restoration of peace and harmony amongst our communities is of utmost importance at this juncture more than ever. The state government will not tolerate any action that threatens to disrupt the peace process,” it added.
