Sanjay Singh, Pappu Yadav among 8 booked for spreading 'fake' images of Manikarnika ghat

Varanasi police have registered eight FIRs against individuals, including AAP MP Sanjay Singh and Congress leader Pappu Yadav, for allegedly spreading AI-generated images and misleading information about the Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment. The authorities claim fabricated content was circulated to hurt religious sentiments and disturb social harmony, while opposition parties accuse the government of destroying heritage.