The Delhi Police lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against unknown perpetrators in connection with deepfake AI-generated video of actor Rashmika Mandanna, according to the officials. The FIR was registered under relevant IPC and IT Act sections at the Special Cell police station. Delhi Police will soon launch an investigation into the matter.
"In regard to the deep fake AI-generated video of Rashmika Mandanna, an FIR u/s 465 and 469 of the IPC, 1860 and section 66C and 66E of the IT Act, 2000 has been registered at PS Special Cell, Delhi Police and an investigation has been taken up," the Delhi Police said.
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) called for action in response to numerous media reports circulating on social media platforms about a widely shared deepfake video featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna, according to an official statement.
"The Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognizance on media reports of a deepfake video of an Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna circulating widely on several social media platforms. Reportedly, the actress has also raised her concerns in the matter and has stated that someone has illegally morphed her picture in the video," the statement said."
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The Delhi Commission for Women expressed deep concern over the absence of any arrests made in connection with the deepfake video involving actress Rashmika Mandanna. In an official statement, the Commission highlighted the seriousness of the matter and requested a copy of the First Information Report (FIR) about the case, along with details of any accused individuals, to be provided by November 17.
"The Commission has learnt that to date no arrests have been made in the case. This is a grave matter. Given the above, please provide a copy of the FIR registered in the matter, details of the accused arrested in the matter and detailed action taken report in the matter," the statement of DCW said