Instagram user creates fake video depicting Shivakumar pushing Siddaramaiah, gets booked

The complaint was filed by advocate Deepu CR on Friday after he came across the misleading clip posted on an Instagram page named 'Kannada Chitraranga'.

Published on: Nov 8, 2025, 19:30:56 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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Police have registered a case against an Instagram user accused of creating and circulating a fake video that falsely shows Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pushing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The video, allegedly made using artificial intelligence tools, has been widely shared on social media.

The complaint was filed by advocate Deepu CR on Friday. (PTI )

The complaint was filed by advocate Deepu CR on Friday after he came across the misleading clip posted on an Instagram page named 'Kannada Chitraranga'. According to him, the video was designed to look like a television news broadcast and was falsely presented as “breaking news,” as per a report by news agency PTI.

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Police said the AI-edited video included captions such as “Shivakumar pushed CM Siddaramaiah and the latter fell,” “Happened during the meeting,” and “Enraged DKS pushed CM.” The misleading visuals and text together suggested a confrontation between the two senior leaders.

According to the FIR, the complainant alleged that the video was created and shared with the intention of damaging the reputation of both the CM and the Deputy CM, and to create a "negative perception" about them among the public. He further stated that such content could cause unrest in society and bring disrepute to the state government.

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Based on the complaint, the Sadashivanagar Police registered an FIR under Sections 192 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot), 336(4) (forgery), and 353 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.

(With PTI Inputs)

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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