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Police Say Viral 19-Minute Video Is AI-Generated as Legal Warnings Intensify

Officials say forwarding the clip invites prosecution under Indian online obscenity statutes.

Overview

  • Haryana NCB Cyber Cell officer Amit Yadav said the 19‑minute‑34‑second clip circulating on WhatsApp, Instagram and X is AI‑generated.
  • Authorities cited IT Act Sections 66, 67 and 67A and IPC Sections 292, 293 and 354C, with penalties that can include multi‑lakh fines and up to five years’ imprisonment for a first offence under 67A.
  • Police warned that sharing, forwarding or storing explicit material, even if synthetic, can trigger criminal charges and that intent to create the content is not required for liability.
  • Investigators have not verified the identities of people shown and officials say spinoff uploads labeled as additional parts also appear artificially created.
  • Cyber units urged users to stop downloading or circulating the clip and to use AI‑detection tools to assess suspicious media while probes continue.