Alappuzha student arrested in Ernakulam college morphing case

The student was taken into custody following an ongoing investigation into the morphing case at an Ernakulam-based college, according to law enforcement officials. Investigators determined that the arrested youth was a member of a Telegram group associated with the incident.

The case had previously resulted in the arrest of Sreehari V.S., a second-year BBA student at the college in question. Police have been investigating the activities of group members to establish their individual roles in the alleged offense.

Morphing cases, which involve the digital alteration of images to create misleading or defamatory content, have emerged as a growing concern across educational institutions in the region. Law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to identify and prosecute individuals involved in such activities.

The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities examining communications and digital evidence recovered from group members. Officials have emphasized their commitment to combating the use of morphed images for harassment or defamation purposes within college communities.