POLICE have arrested a youth in connection with a fake video that went viral on social media, showing an aircraft allegedly landing at Jabalpur railway station. The video, created using artificial intelligence (AI), triggered confusion among the public after the youth claimed it was an emergency landing. Following a complaint by the Dumna Airport Authority, police traced the source of the video and detained the accused from Vikrampur in Narsinghpur district. The accused has been identified as Abhi Patel, a first year BCom student of Mahakaushal College.

 

According to police, the video showed an aircraft standing next to a train engine on the railway track at Jabalpur railway station, followed by a collision scene. The accused also added his own commentary to make the incident appear real. Jabalpur Airport Authority had denied the incident and termed the video fake, after which the matter was handed over to the police. During investigation, police tracked the social media account from which the video was uploaded and traced the accused to Narsinghpur district.

 

He was detained on Sunday. During questioning, Abhi Patel admitted that he had created the video using AI tools to increase likes, views and followers on Instagram. He told police that he did not intend to cause panic but wanted his social media content to go viral. Police registered a case against the accused under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). After recording his statement and obtaining a written apology, he was released. After being detained, Abhi Patel apologised to the police and assured that he would not repeat such an act in future.

 

He also appealed to the public not to create or share such misleading videos, saying such content creates confusion and serious problems. Additional Superintendent of Police Jitendra Singh appealed to youths to use artificial intelligence, internet and mobile technology responsibly. He said these technologies are meant for constructive use, not misuse. He warned that creating and circulating fake videos or reels for increasing likes and views falls under the category of offence and will invite legal action. The ASP added that in recent days, fake videos showing a plane landing at a railway station and the sale of police vehicles had gone viral on social media. In both cases, Jabalpur police identified the accused and took action, he said.