Kolkata-based lawyer Nazia Elahi Khan has denied allegations that she made derogatory remarks against Muslims and Prophet Muhammad, asserting that viral video clips circulating online have been digitally fabricated using artificial intelligence.
Her statement comes after Mumbai’s Pydhonie Police registered a Zero FIR based on complaints linked to an allegedly offensive podcast video. The case has been filed under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and transferred to Delhi for further investigation, as the content is believed to have originated outside Maharashtra.
Accusations and FIR details
According to police sources, the complaint was filed after an Instagram video surfaced in which Khan allegedly made objectionable remarks during a podcast discussion. The complainant, identified as a local builder, claimed the statements hurt religious sentiments and could potentially incite communal tension.
Following the complaint, Mumbai Police registered a Zero FIR and initiated preliminary action before transferring jurisdiction to the appropriate police station in Delhi.
Khan claims AI manipulation and threats
Nazia Elahi Khan has strongly rejected all allegations, stating that she is being targeted through manipulated and fabricated digital content. She claims that the viral clips are AI-generated and falsely attributed to her.
She further stated that she has been receiving repeated death threats from various regions, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, since the controversy began. According to Khan, these threats have created a climate of fear, prompting her to seek police protection.
Khan also said she has filed a writ petition in the Calcutta High Court against fake social media accounts operating in her name, a case that is still under judicial consideration.
Previous controversies and public statements
This is not the first time Khan has been at the center of controversy. In early 2025, a complaint was filed against her alleging violation of electoral conduct norms and making remarks that stereotyped religious communities. Those allegations are also under dispute.
In earlier public statements, Khan has maintained that she is a practising Muslim and that her online presence is minimal, limited primarily to the social media platform X.
She has also claimed that she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2018 due to ideological alignment, adding that she supports the party’s decisions on candidate selection policies.
Raza Academy demands legal action
Religious organisation Raza Academy has filed a separate complaint against Khan and has urged members of the community to register FIRs nationwide instead of staging protests.
According to Raza Academy representatives, legal action is necessary to ensure accountability, alleging that the remarks made in the viral content insult religious beliefs. The organisation has also claimed that additional statements attributed to Khan include criticism of religious figures, which they consider objectionable.
Police investigation continues
Authorities in Mumbai have confirmed that the matter is being investigated under provisions related to religious sentiment and public order. Since the podcast was reportedly recorded outside Maharashtra, the case has been transferred to Delhi police for further inquiry.
Investigators are currently examining the authenticity of the viral clips, digital metadata, and related online sources to determine whether the content has been altered or manipulated.
