Stop spreading false information-MoD

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Defence has appealed to the general public to desist from propaganda activities that could incite communal passions and mislead the Security Forces, now engaged in security operations.

Military Spokesman, Brigadier Sumith Atapattu in a statement said the publication of false and misleading stories, images and information and conduct of media provocations by various interested sections/individuals/organizations that could incite/lead to communal passions and disunity among ethnic groups is liable for prosecution under Emergency Regulations, now in force.

The Ministry said likewise, those propagating rumours or inaccurate information or those/organizations trying to mislead the Security Forces by using different media networks or by publishing different literature are also held liable for prosecution under the Emergency Regulations.

Therefore the Ministry of Defence said in view of current security concerns, all sections of the public are therefore warned to desist from engaging in any activity that could provoke sensitive human passions.

Army Spokesman Brigadier Sumith Atapattu speaking at a media breifing in Colombo yesterday said Army Intelligence Units are actively engaged in operations being carried out across the island.