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Crime
Elderly Woman in Umaria Accuses Baiga Family of AI Video and Bomb Threats
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 10:07 AM
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A senior Baiga woman from Bir Singhpur Pali in Umaria alleges that her family members threatened to create and circulate an AI‑generated video of her grandchildren and to plant a bomb at their home, prompting a police complaint.
Umaria district officials said a complaint was lodged on Tuesday at the Pali and Ajak police stations after a senior Baiga woman reported threats against her family. According to the filing, relatives warned they would produce an artificial‑intelligence video featuring her granddaughters and circulate it online, and also claimed they would place an explosive device inside the house.
The complainant, identified only as a Baiga elder, said the threats were intended to coerce the family into certain demands, though the exact motive was not disclosed. She and her relatives have requested immediate police protection and a thorough investigation into the alleged intimidation.
Local police have registered the case under sections dealing with harassment, extortion and threats of violence. Investigators are reportedly examining digital evidence and tracing the source of the alleged AI video threat, while also checking for any suspicious materials that could be used as a bomb.
Authorities have assured the family that security will be provided at their residence and that the perpetrators, if identified, will face strict legal action. The case highlights growing concerns over misuse of AI technology for personal vendettas in rural India.
The complainant, identified only as a Baiga elder, said the threats were intended to coerce the family into certain demands, though the exact motive was not disclosed. She and her relatives have requested immediate police protection and a thorough investigation into the alleged intimidation.
Local police have registered the case under sections dealing with harassment, extortion and threats of violence. Investigators are reportedly examining digital evidence and tracing the source of the alleged AI video threat, while also checking for any suspicious materials that could be used as a bomb.
Authorities have assured the family that security will be provided at their residence and that the perpetrators, if identified, will face strict legal action. The case highlights growing concerns over misuse of AI technology for personal vendettas in rural India.