Overview
- Telangana IAS officer Smita Sabharwal has submitted her statement to Gachibowli police regarding her repost of an AI-generated image linked to Kancha Gachibowli protests.
- She raised concerns over 'selective targeting,' noting that 2,000 individuals reshared the same image but have not faced similar actions.
- The AI-generated image, depicting wildlife and earthmoving machines, has been linked to protests against the Telangana government's 400-acre land development plan.
- Police issued the notice under the BNSS Act to gather information on alleged 'misleading' content intended to provoke public unrest.
- The Supreme Court of India continues to hear challenges to the land development plan, which has drawn criticism over environmental and transparency concerns.