A 19-year-old youth has been arrested for publishing fake news on social media.
Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said he is accused of sharing fake information on social media to create disharmony among communities.
He said the youth was arrested in Kahatapitiya by the Gampola Police.
The mobile phone which was used by the suspect to publish the fake news has been seized by the Police.
DIG Ajith Rohana said the youth was reportedly arrested based on a tip-off from intelligence agencies. (NewsWire)