AI video of Assam CM Sarma shooting Muslims causes outrage in India | Islamophobia News
AI-generated video depicting violence against a religious group is deeply concerning.
An AI-generated video showing Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, appearing to shoot at Muslims has sparked outrage and condemnation. The 17-second clip, shared by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam, was quickly removed after public backlash from opposition politicians and calls for legal action by human rights groups. The video, which also included images of Sarma dressed as a cowboy and overlaid with text such as “Foreigner free Assam”, has been criticized for promoting xenophobic rhetoric against Muslims, who make up one-third of the state's population.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions seeking a criminal investigation of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for alleged hate speech.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Assam police filed an FIR against the Assam BJP's social media convenor and co-convenor for posting a video depicting the Chief Minister shooting members of a minority community.
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in petitions regarding Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's statements, while a Trinamool Congress MLA announced plans for a Babri Masjid replica.
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