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Deepfake Video Suspected of Targeting Indian Politician Bhupesh Baghel

April 28, 2026

Police in Durg, Chhattisgarh, India have reportedly registered a First Information Report (FIR) following allegations that an AI-generated deepfake video may have targeted former state chief minister Bhupesh Baghel and his former deputy secretary, Saumya Chaurasia. The video is said to have circulated through Instagram handles. The investigation into this matter is being conducted by a cyber team. Through the HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM's Govern feature, JOIN US in promoting responsible AI practices and preventing such incidents.

Source: NDTV
Alleged deployer
unknown-disinformation-actors, congresspolkhol, randomchhattisgarh
Alleged developer
unknown-deepfake-technology-developers
Alleged harmed parties
bhupesh-baghel, saumya-chaurasia, epistemic-integrity, general-public, general-public-of-india

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