{"id":18978,"date":"2026-03-07T08:54:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T08:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/?p=18978"},"modified":"2026-03-07T08:59:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T08:59:17","slug":"bjp-mdc-padma-lochan-tripura-files-police-complaint-over-viral-ai-generated-image","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/07\/bjp-mdc-padma-lochan-tripura-files-police-complaint-over-viral-ai-generated-image\/","title":{"rendered":"BJP MDC Padma Lochan Tripura Files Police Complaint Over Viral AI-Generated Image"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Agartala, March 7: <\/strong>BJP leader and Member of District Council (MDC) of the TTAADC, Padma Lochan Tripura, on Friday lodged a written complaint at the West Agartala Police Station alleging misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create and circulate a fake image aimed at defaming him on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">According to Padma Lochan Tripura, an AI-generated image showing him alongside a woman was circulated through social media platforms and WhatsApp from a Facebook account named \u201cMwinwi Kothok.\u201d The image allegedly used AI technology to merge photographs and present them as a real picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Speaking to media persons after filing the complaint, the BJP leader said he first came across the image on social media late in the evening and soon started receiving calls from party leaders and supporters who had received the picture on WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"895\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8267-895x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-18976\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8267-895x1024.jpg 895w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8267-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8267-768x878.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8267-860x984.jpg 860w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8267-760x869.jpg 760w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8267-150x172.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8267.jpg 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Viral photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">He alleged that the viral image was fabricated using AI technology in a deliberate attempt to damage his public image and reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThis is completely an AI-generated image. It is part of a deep conspiracy to malign my image and portray me negatively before the public,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Tripura further stated that the Facebook account from which the image was circulated appeared to be a fake account with no personal details or profile picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8263-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-18974\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8263-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8263-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8263-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8263-860x1147.jpg 860w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8263-760x1013.jpg 760w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8263-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8263-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8263.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shristi Debnath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The viral photo reportedly showed him with a woman identified on social media as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1HV4ZuNUYt\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shristi Debnath<\/a><\/strong>, who is known for appearing in Kokborok music videos and short films and has a significant social media following. The woman had earlier posted Holi festival photographs wearing a red top and western attire, which were allegedly used to create the manipulated image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Padma Lochan Tripura said that if the image had been genuine he would have accepted it, but since it was fabricated using AI technology, he has sought legal action against those responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">He added that the motive behind the incident was to tarnish his image and weaken his relationship with the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8260-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-18977\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8260-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8260-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8260-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8260-860x1147.jpg 860w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8260-760x1013.jpg 760w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8260-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8260-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8260.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FIR copy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The BJP leader also hinted that the act could be politically motivated, though he said the truth would come out only after a proper investigation by the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cIt could be part of a political conspiracy to defame me and create misunderstanding among the public. Whoever is behind this will be identified once the investigation begins,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Tripura further alleged that the Facebook page \u201cMwinwi Kothok\u201d which loosely translates to \u201cfun or satire\u201d often posts political content and appears to have indirect links with supporters of the <strong>Tipra Motha Party<\/strong>, though he clarified that the involvement of the party itself is yet to be established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8261-822x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-18975\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8261-822x1024.jpg 822w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8261-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8261-768x956.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8261-860x1071.jpg 860w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8261-760x947.jpg 760w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8261-150x187.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aguli.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_8261.jpg 925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Viral photo &#8211; with Watermark <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">He also claimed that the viral image bears visible signs of being generated using Google Gemini AI, with a watermark that indicates artificial creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Padma Lochan Tripura said he filed the complaint following instructions from his party and expressed confidence in the leadership of Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha and BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">He asserted that conspiracies would not be able to stop the development and political progress taking place in the state under the current leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Police officials said the matter will be investigated to identify the individuals responsible for creating and circulating the AI-generated image.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TTAADC MDC and BJP leader Padma Lochan Tripura files a complaint at West Agartala Police Station over a viral AI-generated image circulated from a Facebook page, alleging a conspiracy to defame him on social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":18980,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[6212,6211,6210,6209,6213],"ppma_author":[1174],"class_list":{"0":"post-18978","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tripura","8":"tag-agartala-west-police-station-complaint","9":"tag-ai-generated-fake-image-tripura","10":"tag-padma-lochan-tripura-ai-controversy","11":"tag-padma-lochan-tripura-complaint","12":"tag-ttaadc-mdc-padma-lochan-tripura"},"authors":[{"term_id":1174,"user_id":33,"is_guest":0,"slug":"kamaljamatia","display_name":"kamal jamatia","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/564a074770eb17d36f3af441d462b8a2a809599748f74220740b1d3b52879fcf?s=96&d=https%3A%2F%2Faguli.in%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2FPHOTO-2023-09-14-08-30-32-3.jpg&r=g","0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18978","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18978"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18978\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18979,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18978\/revisions\/18979"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18978"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=18978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}