P. Jayarajan to take legal action over fake photo linking him to Arjun Ayanki
CPI(M) leader P. Jayarajan is pursuing legal action against individuals who circulated a digitally manipulated photograph linking him to a gold smuggling suspect. Jayarajan noted that the fake image incorrectly restored a thumb he lost in a political attack 27 years ago.
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This highlights the growing threat of AI-generated or manipulated imagery in political smear campaigns and the challenges of digital misinformation.
CPI(M) State committee member P. Jayarajan has said that legal action will be initiated against those circulating a fake photograph linking him with gold smuggling case accused Arjun Ayanki, who was arrested for allegedly challenging the police and posting provocative content on social media.
Mr. Jayarajan responded through a Facebook post that a photograph purportedly showing him with Ayanki was circulated on social media. He said his left thumb had been severed by RSS workers 27 years ago during a conflict.
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