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Crime
Delhi Police Arrest Man Over AI Video Allegedly Misrepresenting Police
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🗓 07 Oct 2026, 08:32 AM
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Delhi Police have detained a suspect accused of creating and sharing an AI‑generated clip that falsely depicted a police officer misbehaving with a woman during a protest.
Delhi Police arrested a man for allegedly creating and circulating an AI‑generated video that purportedly showed a police officer misbehaving with a woman during a protest in the national capital.
The video was shared widely on social media and sparked outrage, with many claiming it damaged the reputation of the Delhi Police.
The arrest came after the police investigated the authenticity of the clip and found it to be a fabricated, deep‑fake video.
Delhi Police said the suspect will be charged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for defamation and misuse of technology, and the investigation is ongoing.
The video was shared widely on social media and sparked outrage, with many claiming it damaged the reputation of the Delhi Police.
The arrest came after the police investigated the authenticity of the clip and found it to be a fabricated, deep‑fake video.
Delhi Police said the suspect will be charged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for defamation and misuse of technology, and the investigation is ongoing.