Music concert stopped in Kasaragod after overcrowding triggered chaos
Kasaragod: Police stopped a concert after overcrowding led to chaos and discomfort among spectators here on Sunday night, officials said.
The concert, featuring Malayalam singer Hanan Shaah, was organised as part of an expo at a ground near the private bus stand.
A large crowd gathered at the venue, leading to heavy congestion, and several people experienced physical discomfort, police officials said.
Even though there were police deployed in the area, the crowd became unmanageable by around 9 pm.
According to police, around 10 individuals were taken to a nearby hospital soon after the incident.
More police reached the venue and instructed the audience to disperse to prevent further issues.
However, when many refused to leave, the concert was called off, police said.
Police later resorted to a lathi charge to disperse a section of the crowd that insisted on remaining at the spot.
Officials at Kasaragod police station said the situation is now under control and that those hospitalised are in stable condition.
#Kerala: Stampede-like chaos at Kasaragod music event, 20 hospitalised
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A music programme in Kasaragod city descended into a stampede-like situation on Sunday night, leaving around 20 people hospitalised after they reportedly fainted or experienced breathing difficulties.
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Bill to regulate deepfakes tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, introduced by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde in the House on Friday, aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content.
"Misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception and misinformation has escalated, creating an urgent need for regulatory safeguards," Shinde said.
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent.
"With advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake technology has emerged as a significant tool for media manipulation. While the technology has potential applications in education, entertainment and creative fields, it also poses severe risks when misused, threatening individual privacy, national security and public trust," Shinde said in the statement of objects and reasons in the Bill.
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to govern the creation, distribution and application of deepfakes in India, said Shinde, a three-term Lok Sabha member from Kalyan.
The Bill also seeks to establish the Deepfake Task Force, a dedicated body to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy, civic participation, and potential election interference.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies that detect manipulated content, thereby promoting credibility in digital media.
The Bill also proposes to establish a fund to support public and private sector initiatives in the detection and deterrence of advanced image manipulation.
A Private Member's Bill is a procedure of Parliament that enables lawmakers, who are not ministers, to draw attention to issues that might not be represented in Government Bills or to highlight the issues and gaps in the existing legal framework that require legislative intervention.
