Amit Saha ‘s fake video case, one arrested from Assam; Delhi Police summons Telangana CM

Amit Saha – After the complaint of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the fake video case of Amit Shah, Delhi Police sent a notice to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, while the Assam Police is also in action. One person named Ritam Singh from Assam has now been arrested in this connection. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has given this information on his X handle.

Action has now intensified in the fake video case of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. After the complaint of the Ministry of Home Affairs, where Delhi Police sent a notice to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Assam Police is also in action.

Fake video on reservation goes viral, Delhi Police in action

News agency PTI quoted Delhi Police sources as saying,  “The Special Cell has registered an FIR in connection with the circulation of a fake video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech regarding reservation issues on various social media platforms.” The Home Ministry had written in the complaint that it has been found that some morphed videos are being circulated by users of Facebook and Twitter.

After the case was registered, the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO)  unit of the Special Cell has now started investigation.

The source of the video is being ascertained

The Delhi Police has written to X and other social media platforms seeking information about the source of this fake video, which was shared online. The Special Cell of Police had registered an FIR in the case of Shah’s doctored video following a complaint from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre  (I4C)  under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO)  unit of the Special Cell has now approached the social media platform to identify the source of the video and those who spread it.

What is the whole case?

Actually, a speech of Amit Shah has been tampered with, which is becoming increasingly viral on social media. In it, Shah is heard saying, “If the Bharatiya Janata Party forms the government, we will end the reservation of non-constitutional SCs, STs and OBCs.” ‘

The Delhi Police had received a complaint regarding the fake video, on the basis of which a case has been registered. However, on Monday, the police arrested a man named Ritam Singh from Assam. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has given this information on Twitter.

Video edited incorrectly

The Delhi Police registered a case on Sunday and started investigation. The police have registered a case under sections 153, 153A, 465,469, 66 IT Act of the IPC. Let me tell you that in an election rally in Telangana, Amit Shah had talked about the continuation of  SC-ST and OBC reservation but in the fake video, it was said to end and it was made viral. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya has edited Amit Shah’s video and is being shown wrongly.

Telangana CM Reddy summoned

According to PTI, the Delhi Police has summoned Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to join the investigation on May 1 for sharing the video on social media.

The Delhi Police has summoned Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in connection with a fake video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He has been summoned to Delhi for questioning on May 1. Meanwhile, Reddy attacked the BJP government fiercely from Kalaburagi. Addressing a rally, Shah accused the Modi government of using the Delhi Police over his fake video.

‘No one is afraid’

“So far, PM Modi and Amit Shah used ED, CBI and Income Tax to win elections, but today I came to know that Delhi Police has reached Telangana Congress party office. Someone posted something on social media and they have come to arrest Telangana Congress President and Telangana CM. It means Narendra Modi is now using Delhi Police to win elections. No one is afraid, we will give you a befitting reply. ‘

Not only Telangana,  but also Jharkhand, Rajasthan and MP, Delhi Police in action

The investigation in the edited video case of Union Home Minister Amit Shah intensified. Delhi Police is constantly in action in this case. The scope of investigation in the case has increased. Already 5 leaders have been given notice in Telangana. People from many states are involved in the edited video case. Due to this, the scope of investigation has increased to other states as well. According to the information,  Delhi Police will also go to Ranchi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to investigate the case. At the same time, a team of Delhi Police can go to Assam and interrogate the arrested accused.

The Delhi Police has also summoned Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in connection with the fake video case on Amit Shah. They have been called for questioning. The cyber unit of the Special Cell of Delhi Police has identified five people in Telangana who can be questioned. At the same time, one accused has been arrested from Assam in this case. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has given this information on social media X. The name of the arrested accused is Ritam Singh.

Complaint filed against Maharashtra Youth Congress

A complaint was filed on Monday against the Maharashtra Youth Congress and 16 others for sharing a fake video of Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Saha,  in which he was seen announcing a curtailment of reservation rights of SCs,  STs and OBCs. Mumbai BJP office-bearer Prateek Karpe filed a complaint against the complainant at the Bandra Kurla Complex cyber police station, an official said.

The complainant told the police that Shah’s fake video was shared widely by the accused persons with a malicious intention to defame him. According to the complaint, the fake video shows Shah announcing a curtailment of reservation rights given to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. However, Karpe said the original video, from where this fake video was made, has completely different words and connotations.

The accused persons made a deep-fake video of the speech and circulated widely on various social media platforms. He said that the police should immediately remove the deepfake video and register a case against the accused persons,  who shared it with the intention of causing disruption, enmity and hatred among different castes.

Keep a close eye on social media handles

A high-level meeting was held at the Delhi Police Headquarters on Monday in the case of fake video related to Amit Shah. Many senior officers of Delhi Police were involved in this. Senior officials of the cyber wing were also present in the meeting.  A notice will be issued against the social media handles from which Shah’s fake video has been shared and he will be questioned by the Delhi Police.

A high-level meeting was held at the Delhi Police Headquarters on Monday in this matter. Many senior officers of Delhi Police were involved in this. Senior officials of the cyber wing were also present in the meeting.  A notice will be issued against the social media handles from which Shah’s fake video has been shared and he will be questioned by the Delhi Police.

The Delhi Police on Monday summoned Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader Revanth Reddy in connection with a fake video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that went viral on social media.  The Delhi Police has summoned Revanth Reddy for questioning on May 1 along with all the electronic gadgets used by him. Now Delhi Police will send notices to all those people who shared the edited video on their social media platforms. The Delhi Police has formed a team to identify all those social media handles.

So far, social media platforms X and FB have not replied to the Delhi Police. The Delhi Police Cyber Cell team is investigating at its level. Sources claim that soon the person who generated the video and first shared it on social media will be identified.

Sources said that five more people, including some Congress leaders, who shared the fake video will also be summoned by the Delhi Police. The action comes a day after the Delhi Police registered a case in this regard following complaints from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the BJP.

The Special Cell has registered an FIR under various sections of the Indian Penal Code  (IPC) and relevant provisions of the IT Act. The complaint alleged that the morphed videos were being “shared on social media with the intention of creating enmity between communities, which has the potential to disturb peace and tranquillity”.

Delhi Police seeks information from social media platforms

The Delhi Police is trying to find out the source of the fake video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Sources said on Monday that the Delhi Police has written to  ‘X’ and other social media platforms seeking information about the source of Amit Shah’s fake video. This video was shared by many people on social media. The Special Cell of Delhi Police had registered a case on Sunday over the video.

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre  (I4C), which comes under the Union Home Ministry, had filed a complaint in connection with the spread of a fake video of Amit Saha on social media platforms. The case was registered by the Special Cell of Delhi Police on Sunday. The fake video has been distorted in the video that Amit Shah’s statement hinting at ending reservation for Muslims on religious grounds in Telangana has been twisted.

The police suspect that someone from the Congress’ IT cell has made a fake video. DCP Hemant Tiwari says that if the CM and four others do not come to join the investigation tomorrow, then they will be summoned again. Assam Police will take action against a person named Ritam Singh, who has been arrested by the Assam Police in the fake video case.

Rajendra Singh Shekhawat and Ajay Vijayvargiya filed the case

The FIR lodged by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Prabuddhajan Cell Convener Rajendra Singh Shekhawat and Social Media Department Co-Convenor Ajay Vijayvargiya alleged that a video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah was being viral on social media platforms  ‘X’  and Facebook.

In the statement, Shekhawat said that by editing Shah’s video, an attempt is being made to provoke a caste community through it and this has the possibility of disturbing social harmony during the Lok Sabha elections.

According to Vijayvargiya, a user manipulated the video and described Union Home Minister Shah’s statement as ending reservation and made it viral. While all senior BJP politicians including Prime Minister Narendra Modi have assured that there will be no change in the Constitution regarding reservation.

 BJP files complaint against Amit Shah’s ‘deep-fake’ video

With the election tussle between political parties increasing, the round of complaints has also intensified. Both the BJP and the Congress had approached the Election Commission on Monday to lodge complaints against each other for spreading lies and misrepresenting facts. Meanwhile, a BJP delegation has lodged a complaint with the Commission regarding the deep fake video of Home Minister Amit Shah.

Along with this, many cases related to def fake in the election campaign have also been presented before the Commission. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Commission after meeting that the Congress party wants to divert the entire process of elections through deep fake, morph and fake videos. The BJP told how the Congress party has tried to spread confusion in the public by putting a deep fake message from its official handle. He demanded the Election Commission to take the strictest action.

Conclusion by aAditri Digital

In the unfolding saga of the fake video case involving Union Home Minister Amit Shah, significant developments have taken place. The arrest of Ritam Singh from Assam, the summons issued to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy by Delhi Police, and the widening scope of the investigation across multiple states mark a crucial phase in this intricate affair.

The genesis of this case lies in a manipulated video of Amit Shah’s speech, creating a false narrative about the BJP’s stance on reservation policies. The Delhi Police, spurred by complaints from the Ministry of Home Affairs and BJP officials, swiftly launched an investigation, registering a case under pertinent sections of the IPC and IT Act. This proactive response reflects the gravity of the situation, as the dissemination of such misinformation can incite communal discord and disrupt social harmony, especially during election periods.

The arrest of Ritam Singh in Assam underscores the geographic spread of this issue, highlighting the collaborative efforts between state and central law enforcement agencies. Moreover, the summons to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and others implicated in sharing the video on social media signal a thorough scrutiny of all involved parties, irrespective of their political affiliations.

The emergence of deep fake technology has added a layer of complexity to electoral campaigns, with both major parties accusing each other of leveraging such tools for propaganda purposes. The BJP’s complaint to the Election Commission regarding Amit Shah’s deep fake video exemplifies the escalating concerns surrounding digital misinformation in political discourse.

The response from law enforcement, political entities, and regulatory bodies like the Election Commission underscores the need for stringent measures to combat fake news and deep fake content. It is imperative to uphold the integrity of electoral processes and safeguard public trust in democratic institutions.

As investigations continue and more details unravel, the case of Amit Shah’s fake video serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by digital manipulation in the modern information landscape. It calls for collective vigilance, technological vigilance, and regulatory vigilance to mitigate the risks associated with misinformation and preserve the essence of democratic governance.