Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: Kerala Police have launched a criminal probe into an AI-generated video allegedly targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Election Commission of India, booking both the platform X Corp and a user account for its circulation.The cyber wing said the video, flagged by authorities including the ECI, appeared designed to mislead viewers and erode confidence in key constitutional institutions at a sensitive election time.An FIR has been filed in Thiruvananthapuram against the handle Laxmi N Raju (@valiant_Raju), along with other unidentified individuals and X Corp. Investigators are examining who created and amplified the clip, and whether there was coordinated intent behind its spread.According to police, the 77-second video was shared with the potential to trigger public unrest. Authorities have also alleged that the platform failed to act despite being asked to take it down.The case invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to provocation, forgery and public mischief, as well as identity theft under the IT Act.Officials said takedown notices have been issued and steps taken to contain further circulation, in line with election rules.Issuing a public advisory, police warned against sharing unverified or manipulated content during the polls, saying any attempt to distort the electoral process would invite strict legal action.
