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The Kozhikode City police in Kerala, India, have filed a case against senior Congress leader N. Subrahmanian for sharing an AI-generated photograph on Facebook that falsely depicts Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with a suspect in a Sabarimala gold theft case. The police action stems from a complaint alleging that the image was intended to incite conflict and promote enmity. Subrahmanian has been booked under Sections 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 120 of the Kerala Police Act.

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AI-Generated Image Sparks Controversy: Congress Leader Booked for Defaming Kerala Chief Minister

Kozhikode, India – December 26, 2025 – A senior Congress leader in Kerala, N. Subrahmanian, is facing legal trouble after sharing a digitally altered, AI-generated image on Facebook that falsely portrays Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alongside Unnikrishnan Potti, a suspect in a high-profile Sabarimala gold theft case.

The Kozhikode City police have registered a case against Subrahmanian, a member of the KPCC Political Affairs Committee, following a complaint that the image was intended to provoke conflict and create animosity. The image, which circulated widely on social media, included a caption seemingly insinuating a connection between the Chief Minister and the accused.

Police sources confirmed that the image was created using artificial intelligence tools. Subrahmanian has been booked under Sections 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 120 of the Kerala Police Act.

The incident highlights the growing concern over the misuse of AI to generate misleading and potentially defamatory content. The case is currently under investigation.

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