Two arrested, 40 others identified for spreading rumours on social media

Two arrested, 40 others identified for spreading rumours on social media

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) had arrested two persons for spreading false information regarding the Coronavirus (Covid-19) on social media, said DIG Ajith Rohana addressing a media briefing on the Coronavirus issue at the Government Information Department a short while ago. He said 40 suspects who had engaged in spreading misinformation related to the coronavirus have also been identified.