Refusing to remain silent, Bharadwaj filed a comprehensive 22-page police complaint with the Cyberabad Cyber Crime wing. Her actions led to significant legal movement: FIR Against 73 Entities:

The spread of fake images can have serious consequences, not only for the individual involved but also for the public at large. Some of the risks associated with fake images include:

Behind the Screen: ETV Anchor Anasuya, Fake Images, and the Cost of Digital Misinformation