Rajasthan Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Over Alleged Pakistan Links and AI-Forged Photo
Police say the case shows how AI-edited images on social apps can drive claims that lead to national security charges.
Overview
- Police in Sriganganagar arrested Akashdeep under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, a law that covers acts seen as threats to India’s unity and integrity.
- Officers said his seized phone showed chats with Pakistan-based contacts on Instagram and WhatsApp, including alleged gangster Shehzad Bhatti.
- Investigators said he showed locals an AI-generated picture of himself with Bhatti to claim a personal link.
- The suspect was detained, questioned, and then booked, and police have not reported any court proceedings or independent verification yet.
- Uttar Pradesh police linked the Rajasthan arrest to a broader espionage probe tied to illegal CCTV feeds sent to Pakistan, saying that inquiry now totals 28 arrests.