Suspected AI-Generated Deepfake Video Reportedly Targeted Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Instagram
- Date of incident
- April 28, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- IN
- Sources
- 2 cited
- Last verified
- May 21, 2026
Summary
Police in Durg, Chhattisgarh, India reportedly registered a First Information Report (FIR) after Indian National Congress leaders alleged that a suspected AI-generated deepfake video targeted former state chief minister Bhupesh Baghel and his former deputy secretary, Saumya Chaurasia. Police reportedly said the video circulated through Instagram handles, and that a cyber team was investigating.
What is reported
Police in Durg, Chhattisgarh, India reportedly registered a First Information Report (FIR) after Indian National Congress leaders alleged that a suspected AI-generated deepfake video targeted former state chief minister Bhupesh Baghel and his former deputy secretary, Saumya Chaurasia. Police reportedly said the video circulated through Instagram handles, and that a cyber team was investigating.
Editorial note
Single secondary source but article confirms the FIR, the Instagram distribution, and the AI-deepfake allegation.
Sources
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Sources
- 01
- 02AI Incident Database — AIID incident #1475secondary4/28/2026