Morphed images of women being traded on social media, police investigation underway
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 11:50 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The police are investigating reports that morphed images of women are being frequently traded through secret online groups in Malappuram, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode. Reuters reports the involvement of a specific online group, while The Hindu does not mention any specific details.
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