The Delhi Police registered an FIR against unidentified people on Friday in connection to the deepfake video case of actor Rashmika Mandanna. The stirring explicit clip is being widely circulated on social media.
The FIR was registered under sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for the purpose of harming reputation) of the Indian Penal Code and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act at the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations Unit of the Delhi Police's Special Cell, reported ZeeNews.
As per the police, teams have been formed and investigations into the matter have already begun. Earlier in the day, the Delhi Commission for Women also sent a notice to the city police in connection with the video, seeking action against the accused. ALSO READ | Katrina Kaif's Deepfake Photo Goes VIRAL; Tiger 3 Actress' Morphed Towel Scene Surfaces On The Internet After Rashmika Mandanna's Video- Check It Out
"In regard to the deep fake AI-generated video of Rashmika Mandana, an FIR u/s 465 and 469 of the IPC, 1860 and section 66C and 66E of the IT Act, 2000 has been registered at PS Special Cell, Delhi Police and an investigation has been taken up," the Delhi Police said.
"The Delhi Commission for Women has taken suo-moto cognizance on media reports of a deepfake video of an Indian actress Rashmika Mandana circulating widely on several social media platforms. Reportedly, the actress has also raised her concerns in the matter and has stated that someone has illegally morphed her picture in the video," the statement said.
The Commission further noted that till date no arrests have been made in connection to the case and has sought a copy of the FIR with detials about the accused in the matter by November 17.
"The Commission has learnt that till date no arrests have been made in the case. This is a very serious matter. In view of the above, please provide a copy of the FIR registered in the matter, details of the accused arrested in the matter and detailed action taken report in the matter," the statement of DCW said. ALSO READ | After Katrina Kaif And Rashmika Mandanna's Deepfake Goes Viral, Indian Govt Orders Social Sites To Remove It Within 36 Hrs
"Considering the gravity of the matter, please provide the sought information to the Commission by November 17," it added.
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