CREATING AND VIRALIZING AI-GENERATED IMAGES OF NISHANT KUMAR AND MAITHALI THAKUR PROVES COSTLY

CREATING AND VIRALIZING AI-GENERATED IMAGES OF NISHANT KUMAR AND MAITHALI THAKUR PROVES COSTLY

15-MARCH-ENG 5

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

PATNA------------------------A reckless act, committed in a bid to boost likes and followers on social media, has landed a young man in serious trouble. Police have arrested a youth accused of utilizing AI technology to generate offensive images of Nishant Kumar—son of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar—and Maithili Thakur, the MLA representing the Alinagar Assembly constituency, and subsequently circulating them on social media platforms.

According to the police, the arrested youth has been identified as 35-year-old Vikas Kumar Yadav, a resident of Shabdo village within the jurisdiction of the Fatehpur police station. It is alleged that approximately one week ago, he used AI technology to create several offensive images involving Nishant Kumar and MLA Maithili Thakur, which he then posted on Facebook.

As the posts went viral, the matter spread rapidly, and information regarding the incident soon reached the police. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Fatehpur police swung into immediate action and arrested the accused youth from his home on Saturday evening. Following his arrest, the youth admitted his wrongdoing and even posted a video on social media acknowledging his mistake.

Station House Officer (SHO) Manoj Kumar stated that the police took swift action after receiving reports regarding the posting of offensive and misleading content on social media. The accused has been arrested and, following interrogation, has been sent to jail. He emphasized that the misuse of digital technology and AI is unlawful under any circumstances.

He further explained that creating or editing offensive photos, videos, or messages involving any individual—and subsequently circulating them on social media—constitutes a punishable offense under the law. In such cases, strict action is initiated under the IT Act and other relevant legal provisions.

Appealing to the general public, the SHO urged citizens to use social media responsibly and with caution. He advised against posting any form of misleading, fake, or offensive content. Furthermore, he urged that if anyone encounters such material, they should refrain from forwarding it and instead immediately report it to the police or the concerned authorities. The police state that the proper use of technology is beneficial for society, but strict action will continue against those who misuse it.