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AI-Generated Mosque Demolition Video Triggers Clashes in Ujjain, Police Say
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 07:16 AM
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Police say an AI‑created video depicting a mosque being razed sparked a crowd mobilisation that turned violent in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
Ujjain police reported that a digitally fabricated video showing a mosque being demolished was circulated on social media, prompting a large gathering of locals. The video, identified as AI‑generated, was described by authorities as deliberately misleading and intended to inflame communal sentiments.
According to the police, the assembled crowd, agitated by the footage, engaged in confrontations that escalated into clashes in several parts of the city. Law enforcement agencies deployed additional personnel to contain the unrest and restore order.
Officials emphasized that the video was not authentic and warned the public against sharing unverified content that could incite violence. An investigation has been launched to trace the source of the AI video and to hold accountable those responsible for its distribution.
The incident underscores growing concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence in creating deceptive media that can fuel communal tensions. Authorities are urging citizens to verify information before sharing it online.
According to the police, the assembled crowd, agitated by the footage, engaged in confrontations that escalated into clashes in several parts of the city. Law enforcement agencies deployed additional personnel to contain the unrest and restore order.
Officials emphasized that the video was not authentic and warned the public against sharing unverified content that could incite violence. An investigation has been launched to trace the source of the AI video and to hold accountable those responsible for its distribution.
The incident underscores growing concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence in creating deceptive media that can fuel communal tensions. Authorities are urging citizens to verify information before sharing it online.