A third year student of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Naya Raipur has been arrested for allegedly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to create obscene and morphed images and videos of several female students.
The accused, identified as Syed Rahim Adnan Ali (21), a B.Tech student in the Electronics and Communication Engineering department, is accused of digitally generating explicit content of nearly 36 female students studying at the institute. The incident came to light when some students discovered the manipulated material and lodged a complaint with the institute’s management.
Following the complaint, the IIIT administration immediately searched the student’s hostel room and seized his mobile phone, laptop, and pen drives. A preliminary inquiry reportedly confirmed the allegations, after which the student was suspended and ordered to vacate the campus.
The institute subsequently formed an internal inquiry committee comprising female staff members to investigate the technical and behavioural aspects of the case. Based on its findings, the administration lodged a written complaint at the Rakhi police station.
Acting on the complaint filed by Dr. Srinivas K.G., Registrar (In-Charge) of IIIT Raipur, the police registered FIR No. 164/25 under Section 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 66(G) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act against the accused.
A joint team of the Anti Crime and Cyber Unit and Rakhi police swiftly arrested the student on Thursday. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to creating the AI-generated images using digital tools. Police officials said the act had caused serious mental and social distress to the victims and tarnished the institution’s reputation.
“The accused used AI-based image generation and editing tools to create false and obscene visuals of female students. We have taken prompt action and arrested him,” said Vivek Shukla, additional SP, Raipur.
In an official statement, the IIIT Raipur administration said it follows a zero tolerance policy towards any form of misconduct and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a safe and dignified academic environment on campus.
Meanwhile, the Raipur Police urged citizens to exercise caution and responsibility while using digital and AI based tools. The police warned that any misuse of such technology for defamation, harassment, or the creation of obscene content would invite strict legal action under the relevant provisions of law.