Police issue warning over spread of false information on social media

Sri Lanka Police have warned that people who circulate false or unverified information on social media could face legal action. Police spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler made the remarks while speaking to the media on Tuesday (13).

Wootler said reports of false information being shared online are occurring frequently. He said such posts have been associated with public unrest, misleading the public and spreading fear.

Police are monitoring the activity, the spokesman said, and urged people to avoid sharing information that has not been verified. He said authorities would take steps under the Computer Crimes Act and the Sri Lankan Penal Code to bring people responsible for offences before the law.

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