Bengaluru Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly creating and sharing an AI-generated video that falsely showed a bomb attack on Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the Karnataka government. The clip
spread online on October 20 and drew calls for police action. The video was made to look as though an explosion destroyed the building, raising concerns about using artificial intelligence to create fake scenes that could scare the public.
The accused has been identified as Hazarat Ali, who reportedly works as a daily-wage labourer in Bengaluru. Police traced him through internet records and took him into custody. They have confirmed that no explosion took place at Vidhana Soudha and that the video was fake.
The AI Video Showed A Fake Attack On Vidhana Soudha
According to the police complaint, the video was uploaded from an Instagram account named jnx_king_h_g. The account has since been deactivated.
The clip used AI-generated visuals to show a person appearing to pull a trigger, followed by an explosion that seemed to destroy Vidhana Soudha. The caption allegedly read, “Vidhanasabha Uda Diya Bam se” (Blown up the Vidhana Soudha with a bomb).
The video was shared widely, prompting several social media users to tag Bengaluru Police and demand action against the person behind it. The visuals were not real, but the way they were presented made it appear that a serious attack had taken place.
Police Register A Case And Question The Accused
Vidhana Soudha Police registered a case on their own after their social media monitoring team found the clip online. The complaint stated that the video could create fear among the public and disturb peace.
Police traced the account through internet protocol (IP) records and arrested Ali. A case has been registered under Section 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with statements that can lead to public mischief.
The police are questioning the accused to find out why he created and posted the video. The case also highlights concerns over the misuse of AI tools to make false scenes of attacks or other serious incidents appear real.
Police have warned people against creating or sharing fake content that could cause panic. They have also stressed that AI-generated videos showing threats or attacks should not be treated as genuine without confirmation from reliable sources.
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