BENGALURU: An AI-generated video depicting a bomb blast at Karnataka’s Vidhana Soudha has sparked outrage on social media, with users urging Bengaluru Police to investigate the post and take action against the person responsible.
The digitally manipulated clip, reportedly shared from an Instagram account named ‘Jnx king Hg’, appears to show the iconic government building being destroyed in a bomb attack. According to the information provided, the individual allegedly recorded footage of Vidhana Soudha and edited it to depict a fictional explosion.
The post reportedly carried a caption claiming that the uploader had blown up Vidhana Soudha with a bomb. The combination of fabricated attack footage and the threatening caption has drawn criticism from Instagram users.
Social media users seek police investigation
Several users have questioned why such a video was created and circulated publicly. Some have reportedly tagged Bengaluru Police’s official Instagram account, urging officers to identify the person behind the post and investigate the matter.
Users have also called for strict legal action if the content is found to violate the law. However, the uploader’s identity, the authenticity of the account and any police response were not confirmed in the information available.
The incident has drawn particular attention because Vidhana Soudha is one of Karnataka’s most prominent government buildings. Located in Bengaluru, it houses the state Legislature and several government offices.
A fabricated video depicting an attack on such a sensitive establishment can raise security concerns and potentially mislead viewers into believing that a real incident has occurred.
Concerns over misuse of artificial intelligence
The controversy has renewed concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence to create realistic but false videos. AI-powered tools and digital editing software can produce convincing depictions of explosions, attacks and other dramatic events that never happened.
When such material is shared without clear labelling, viewers may mistake fabricated scenes for genuine footage. Content involving government buildings and public institutions can also trigger unnecessary alarm, particularly when accompanied by captions that appear to threaten an attack.
The incident highlights the importance of verifying videos before sharing them and clearly distinguishing AI-generated content from authentic recordings.
No actual blast reported
The available information concerns a digitally manipulated video and its accompanying caption. It does not indicate that a bomb exploded at Vidhana Soudha or that the building was attacked.
The origin of the video, the extent of its circulation and the uploader’s intentions would need to be established through verification. Any legal action would depend on the facts of the case and the applicable law.
Social media users have called on Bengaluru Police to examine the post and take appropriate action if wrongdoing is established. An official police statement or confirmation of an investigation was not available in the supplied information.