CID will investigate fake news on social media: Mr UNP MP to provide free legal assistance to harassed people

 According to police, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been tasked with investigating those who deceive the public by propagating false propaganda on social media.

A special police squad has been formed to probe such fake complaints, according to DIG Ajith Rohana, a police spokesman.

He claimed that false propaganda on social media platforms was causing a slew of problems for the people.

If somebody upsets the public by posting fake news, according to DIG Rohana, it is an offence punished under Section 98 of the Police Ordinance.Meanwhile, former UNP MP Ajith P. Perera remarked on Facebook that if someone is harassed by the police for expressing their viewpoint, he is willing to provide free legal assistance. He claimed that everyone can use any media platform to express themselves, and that the police have no authority to determine what is factual.

"Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of expression as a basic right. No one can take away your right to applaud or criticize the administration of the country in which you reside "he stated