The Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR against unidentified people in connection with a deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandanna that was widely circulated on social media. Rashmika Mandanna Issues Statement After Her AI Deepfake Video Goes Viral; ‘Animal’ Actor Calls It 'Identity Theft' and Says She Felt 'Hurt’ and 'Scared'. 

The FIR was registered under sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation) of the Indian Penal Code and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act at the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations Unit of the Delhi Police's Special Cell. Telugu Film Journalist Association Stands with Rashmika Mandanna Amid Deepfake Controversy: Urges Action Against Misleading Video.

Police said they have formed teams and started an investigation. Earlier in the day, the Delhi Commission for Women sent a notice to the city police in connection with the video, seeking action against the accused.