Sat Apr 19 15:53:48 UTC 2025: ## Telangana Tourism Secretary Questions Police Inquiry Over AI-Generated Image
**Hyderabad, April 19, 2025** – Telangana Tourism Secretary Smita Sabharwal gave a statement to police on Saturday regarding an ongoing investigation into a 400-acre land controversy in Kancha Gachibowli. The inquiry centers around an AI-generated image, shared on Sabharwal’s X account, depicting the disputed land in a Ghibli-style animation.
Sabharwal, who was summoned by the Gachibowli police last week, questioned the selective nature of the investigation on her X account. She pointed out the image was re-shared by 2,000 individuals and questioned why only she was being investigated. She expressed concerns about selective targeting and a potential breach of principles of natural justice and equality before the law. She stated that she fully cooperated with the police.
The incident comes amidst the state government’s efforts to curb the spread of AI-generated and morphed content related to the land dispute, which authorities believe fueled unrest and misinformation. Sabharwal’s public criticism of the government’s actions has sparked mixed reactions online, with some questioning her decision to share what they deem to be ‘fake news.’
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