Archive · 20 May 2025
AI-Altered Image of Left Leader Sparks Police Complaint
Someone used a computer to make a fake picture of a Left leader with a woman.
This picture made it look like the leader knew a spy.
The leader said this was not true and filed a complaint with the police because someone was trying to spread false information.
The fake picture was made using artificial intelligence.
The woman whose picture was used also tried to file a complaint because the fake image hurt her.
The picture was changed to make it look like something that didn't happen.
The original picture was taken at a rally.
The police are now investigating the fake image.
An AI-generated manipulated photograph falsely linked a Left leader to an alleged Pakistani spy.
CPM youth leader Srijan Bhattacharya filed a cybercrime complaint.
The altered image circulated on social media.
The original photograph featured Bhattacharya with a Student Federation of India member.
The woman whose photo was superimposed attempted to file a separate police complaint.
- Who
- CPM youth leader Srijan Bhattacharya, the woman in the manipulated photo, and unknown perpetrators.
- What
- An AI-generated manipulated photograph linking a Left leader to an alleged Pakistani spy was created and circulated.
- When
- The complaint was filed on Tuesday; the original photo was taken on April 20.
- Where
- Kolkata, India.
- Why
- To spread misinformation and defame the Left leader.
- Complaint Filed By
- CPM youth leader Srijan Bhattacharya
- Subject of Complaint
- AI-generated manipulated photograph
- Image Content
- Left leader with a woman falsely linked to espionage
- Original Photo Date
- April 20
- Location
- Kolkata, India