AI-generated videos of tiger create panic in Chamarajanagar

CHAMARAJANAGAR: The district has been witnessing a surge in wild animal attacks, particularly tigers, in villages near the forest. The situation has become alarming, with people fearing to venture into their fields.

Of late, videos and photos claiming to show tigers being spotted in public places and fields went viral, causing panic among locals. However, the Forest Department has revealed that the videos are AI-generated and fake. The department has urged people to be cautious and not to spread unverified information which can create panic.

The department has warned that spreading such false information can create unnecessary panic and disrupt their efforts to track and manage the tiger population. It has also announced that they will take action against those responsible for creating and spreading the fake video.

In a recent operation, the Forest Department successfully captured four tigers in the Gundlupet taluk. Despite this, tiger sightings continue to be reported, and locals are living in fear.