Unprecedented Development Sparks Political Clash in Varanasi
- Eight cases have been registered by the Uttar Pradesh police against individuals spreading misleading information and AI-generated images about the redevelopment at Manikarnika Ghat.
- ACP Atul Anjan Tripathi stated that these misleading posts induced societal anger and disrupted harmony, prompting official complaints.
- Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath addressed concerns over cremation practices at Manikarnika Ghat, emphasizing the need for modernized facilities while preserving traditions.
- A resident from Tamil Nadu filed a complaint about false social media posts, leading to police action against those who shared the misleading content.
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Uttar Pradesh: Police Register Cases Against 8 Individuals for Spreading Deepfake Content Over Redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi
On the matter, ACP Dashaswamedh, Varanasi, Atul Anjan Tripathi said, 'Misleading posts regarding Manikarnika Ghat were posted on social media, following which the project manager and other concerned officials filed a complaint with the police. Based on that complaint, action was taken.' Uttar Pradesh: Police Register Cases Against 8 Individuals for Spreading Deepfake Content Over Redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi.
Varanasi: 'Fake' images of redevelopment work at Manikarnika ghat surface online, 8 FIRs filed
According to the police, fabricated images and misleading content, contrary to the actual facts related to the ongoing beautification work at Manikarnika Ghat, were shared on social media platform X.
Eight FIRs have been registered at Chowk police station in connection with the spread of fake and misleading AI-generated images on social media regarding the redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. Police say the images shared on X were intended to hurt religious sentiments, mislead people, and disrupt social harmony.
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