Puttur: Daughter claims father’s death not simple suicide; Police begin probe
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Puttur: A 55-year-old man has died by suicide at Edkidu in Bantwal taluk, and his family has now raised suspicions about the circumstances surrounding his death. The deceased has been identified as Harish, a resident of Edkidu. Based on a complaint filed by his daughter expressing doubts about the death, a case has been registered at Puttur Town Police Station.
Harish had attempted suicide at home. Though he was rushed to the hospital immediately, doctors declared him dead on arrival. Initially, an unnatural death case had been registered at Vittal Police Station. However, by evening, Harish’s daughter filed another complaint, saying there were reasons to suspect foul play.
In her complaint, she said her father was running a vehicle painting garage on the APMC Road in Puttur. A person who operated a welding garage in the same building had allegedly assaulted him earlier and had been mentally harassing him. She told the police that her father had shared these details with her.
According to the complaint, Hemant Acharya, who worked in the adjacent welding unit, had been abusing Harish without reason for nearly a month and causing him mental distress. A few days ago, Hemant had allegedly assaulted Harish and threatened him with a weapon. Harish had informed his daughter about the assault and threat. She stated that her father was disturbed by the harassment and this had driven him to take the extreme step.
Based on her complaint, Puttur Town Police have registered a case under Section 108(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Crime No. 112/2025).
Meanwhile, the earlier unnatural death case registered at Vittal Police Station will be transferred to Puttur Town Police for further investigation, the department said.
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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.
