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Govt. steps up investigations into fake social media accounts inciting racial tensions

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The Government has paid special attention on attempts to incite racial and religious tensions among communities through fake social media accounts, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday.

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  1. Daily News · No reports of Muslim bashing on social media – Minister
  2. Newswire · Police issue warning over spread of false information on social media
  3. Newswire · Dhammika Perera warns Sri Lankans about videos circulating online
  4. Daily Mirror · President vows to prevent resurgence of racial, religious tensions
  5. Newswire · How a 21-year-old used fake Muslim identities to spread threats against Buddhist religious sites

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