An FIR has been registered against ‘unknown persons’ after a woman complained to Delhi Police that her photograph was allegedly manipulated using artificial intelligence and face-swapping technology during the protests led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar. Police have registered an FIR, but the document does not name the CJP leaders mentioned in the complaint as accused.
She further alleged that the manipulated photograph was used on large banners and posters at the protest, while indecent slogans were allegedly raised and a video containing the image was circulated on social media, particularly Instagram. The woman has alleged that the organisers subsequently produced large banners and posters carrying the manipulated photograph and displayed them during the protest. She alleged that the incident damaged her dignity and tarnished her image. The complaint also contains allegations of threats and harassment. The woman has alleged that some boys threatened her and engaged in behaviour that amounted to an outrage of her modesty during the CJP protest. The alleged misuse of the woman’s photograph occurred during the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in July.
Police have said that the matter is being investigated from all angles.
