FIR Filed Over AI-Generated Deepfake Video of Indian Politicians
Bengaluru police registered a case against an Instagram account for posting an AI-generated deepfake video depicting Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pushing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The complaint alleged the video was created to damage both officials' reputations and embarrass the government, with potential to cause social unrest.
What happened
An AI-generated video was posted on an Instagram account named Kannada Chitraranga showing Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pushing down Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a meeting. The video claimed "DKS should not have done this" and was shared on social media and some Kannada news channels.
On November 7, 2025, Bengaluru police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the Instagram account user based on a complaint filed by advocate Deepu C R. The police registered cases under sections 192, 336(4), and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and began investigating the identity of the account users.
Reported impact
According to the police complaint, the video was created with the intention of damaging the personality of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, spreading false information to damage the dignity of both the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, and embarrassing the government. The complaint noted the video had the potential to create unrest in society.
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