Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Bengaluru Police Register Case Over AI-Generated Clip of Karnataka Leaders
Police in Bengaluru are investigating a fake video that was shared online.
Someone used advanced computer technology, called AI, to make a video that looked real.
This fake video showed a politician, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, pushing another important leader, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
A lawyer saw the video on an Instagram account and complained to the police.
The lawyer was worried the fake video was made to hurt the politicians' reputations and cause trouble for people.
The police have filed a case and are trying to find out who made and shared the video.
They are using laws that punish people for making fake things and trying to cause mischief.
Bengaluru police have registered a case against an Instagram user for creating and sharing a fake AI-generated video.
The video falsely depicts Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar pushing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
An advocate filed a complaint stating the video was created to damage the leaders' reputations and create public unrest.
The FIR is registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to provocation, forgery, and public mischief.
Police are investigating the identity of the user of the Instagram account named 'Kannada Chitraranga'.
- Who
- An Instagram user (account 'Kannada Chitraranga') and Bengaluru police.
- What
- An FIR has been registered against an Instagram user for creating and circulating a fake AI-generated video depicting political leaders.
- When
- The FIR was registered on Friday.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- The video was allegedly created to damage the reputations of CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, spread false information, and create societal unrest.
Instagram User 'Kannada Chitraranga'
Complainant and Authorities
Content and Intent of the Video
Instagram User 'Kannada Chitraranga'
Posted an AI-generated video depicting Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar pushing CM Siddaramaiah, with captions suggesting an altercation.
Complainant and Authorities
Created and circulated a fake AI-generated video intended to damage the reputations of the CM and Deputy CM, create a negative public perception, and cause unrest.
Nature of the Video
Instagram User 'Kannada Chitraranga'
An AI-edited video mimicking a news broadcast, shared on social media.
Complainant and Authorities
A fake video created using AI tools, designed to mislead the public and potentially cause societal unrest and disrepute to the government.
- Platform Used
- Instagram account 'Kannada Chitraranga'
- Technology Used
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools
- Alleged Depiction
- Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar pushing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Reason for FIR
- Creating and circulating a fake video to damage reputations, create negative perception, and cause unrest.
- Legal Sections (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita)
- Sections 192, 336 (4), and 353 (2)
- Police Station
- Sadashivanagar Police, Bengaluru
- Complainant
- Advocate Deepu C R
- Date of FIR Registration
- Friday
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