Bihar Man Arrested for AI-Generated Video Showing Bomb Blast at Bengaluru’s Vidhana Soudha
A 25-year-old man from Bihar has been arrested by Bengaluru Police for allegedly creating and sharing an AI-generated video depicting a bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the Karnataka government. The accused, identified as Hazrath Ali, was working as a daily-wage pipefitter in Bengaluru.
A 25-year-old man from Bihar has been arrested by Bengaluru Police for allegedly creating and sharing an AI-generated video depicting a bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the Karnataka government. The accused, identified as Hazrath Ali, was working as a daily-wage pipefitter in Bengaluru. Police clarified that no actual explosion took place and the viral video was artificially generated.
The video went viral on social media on October 20, 2026. It reportedly showed a person mimicking the act of pulling a trigger, followed by an explosion that appeared to destroy the Vidhana Soudha building. The clip was shared on Instagram through an account named Jnx king Hg, with a caption claiming that the user had blown up the building.
The video triggered outrage online, with several users tagging Bengaluru Police and demanding strict action against the person responsible. The Instagram account has since been deactivated. Samastipur: Viral Video Captures Jamui-Like Molestation With Girl; Police Arrest 4 Accused.
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According to reports, an FIR is being registered following complaints, and the accused is being questioned to establish his motive. Police have warned that fabricated videos depicting attacks on sensitive installations could spread misinformation, trigger public panic and raise security concerns. Surat Influencer Simran Patel Arrested by Cyber Crime Branch Over Objectionable Reel Defaming Mahatma Gandhi.
Vidhana Soudha houses the Karnataka legislature and is a high-security government building. Authorities have cautioned against the misuse of artificial intelligence to create and circulate threatening or misleading content.
Further details about the investigation are awaited.
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