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Crime
Delhi Police says CCTV clip of ACP and journalist is AI‑fabricated, arrests Haryana man
✍️ News18
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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Delhi police declared that a CCTV video featuring an Assistant Commissioner of Police and a journalist was artificially generated using AI and have detained a suspect from Haryana in connection with the matter.
The Delhi Police announced that a recently circulated CCTV recording showing an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) interacting with a journalist was not authentic. According to officials, forensic analysis revealed the footage had been manipulated using artificial intelligence tools, rendering it a fabricated piece of media.
Investigators traced the source of the manipulated video to a man residing in Haryana. The suspect was apprehended by Delhi police after a coordinated operation, and he is currently in custody pending further questioning.
Police spokesperson emphasized that the spread of AI‑generated content undermines public trust and warned that any attempts to circulate false visual material will be met with strict legal action. The department is also reviewing its CCTV handling protocols to prevent similar incidents.
The case highlights growing concerns over deep‑fake technology in India, especially when it involves law‑enforcement officials. Authorities are urging media outlets and the public to verify the authenticity of video content before dissemination.
Further details about the investigation remain limited as the police continue to examine the extent of the video’s distribution and any potential motives behind its creation.
Investigators traced the source of the manipulated video to a man residing in Haryana. The suspect was apprehended by Delhi police after a coordinated operation, and he is currently in custody pending further questioning.
Police spokesperson emphasized that the spread of AI‑generated content undermines public trust and warned that any attempts to circulate false visual material will be met with strict legal action. The department is also reviewing its CCTV handling protocols to prevent similar incidents.
The case highlights growing concerns over deep‑fake technology in India, especially when it involves law‑enforcement officials. Authorities are urging media outlets and the public to verify the authenticity of video content before dissemination.
Further details about the investigation remain limited as the police continue to examine the extent of the video’s distribution and any potential motives behind its creation.