AAP claims forensic tests cleared Punjab CM Mann in sacrilege video row
The Aam Aadmi Party claims that independent forensic tests have cleared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of involvement in a controversial viral video. The opposition continues to challenge these findings, demanding a lie detector test.
Why it matters
The dispute involves high-level political figures and religious institutions, highlighting the intersection of digital misinformation and political stability in India.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday (June 8, 2026) claimed that forensic tests by two independent laboratories have found no match between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the person in the alleged sacrilege video, surrounding which the Akal Takht recently issued an edict against him, even as the Opposition flayed the AAP, daring him to undergo a lie detector test.
The article presents claims from both the ruling party and the opposition, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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