Kopargaon Ghost Rumours Busted: ‘Woman in White Saree’ Photos Revealed As AI-Generated
Rumours circulating on social media claimed a ghostly woman in a white saree was roaming Kopargaon and had attacked a resident. Investigations by local authorities and an anti-superstition group have debunked these claims as fabricated.
A claim widely circulated on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, alleging that a woman in a white saree, described as a ghost or 'chudail', was roaming the Bet area of Kopargaon in Ahilyanagar district and had attacked a local resident, leading to their hospitalisation, is false.
‘Woman in White Saree’ Photos Revealed As AI-Generated
Ghost Claim Goes Viral
The alarming claim, accompanied by photos and videos, spread rapidly across various social media platforms. Users shared messages suggesting that a mysterious figure, clad in a white saree, was causing panic in the Bet area of Kopargaon. The rumour intensified with specific allegations that this 'ghostly' woman had physically harmed a local resident, who subsequently required hospital admission. Arai Village Ghost Rumours: Nashik Police Debunk Viral AI-Generated Photos and Videos Causing Panic.
Kopargaon Ghost Rumours Busted
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Investigation Reveals AI Origin
Upon investigation, both the local police and activists from the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANIS), an organisation dedicated to eradicating superstition, found no evidence to support the claims. According to Saam TV and ANIS's own findings, the photos and videos circulating were identified as AI-generated.
The police confirmed that no such victim had been admitted to any hospital in the area. Instagram posts by ANIS also highlighted that their activist found no such victim, and police questioning of those circulating the content revealed its AI-generated nature. Media.io offers tools for creating AI ghost and demon photos from selfies, demonstrating the ease with which such images can be fabricated. Ghost-Themed Protest: Vasai Residents Dress As ‘Bhoot’ Against Swings, Slides and Gym Equipment in Benapatti Hindu Cemetery, Video Goes Viral.
Authorities Urge Caution
In response to the panic caused by these fabricated stories, authorities have issued warnings to the public. Police have urged citizens not to believe or spread unverified messages and rumours. They emphasised the importance of checking facts before forwarding any content, especially those that can cause unnecessary fear and misinformation within the community.
Conclusion
The claim about a ghostly woman in a white saree terrorising Kopargaon and attacking a resident is false. Investigations confirmed the images and videos were AI-generated and no such incident or victim existed.
Fact check
A photo and video circulated on social media claimed a ghostly woman in a white saree attacked a resident in Kopargaon.
The claim is false, as investigations revealed the images were AI-generated and no such incident occurred.
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