The message was extensively circulated on different social media platforms inflicting panic (Representational)
Aizawl:
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in Mizoram for allegedly spreading pretend information on social media platforms, police mentioned on Wednesday.
The particular person had circulated a bit of reports on WhatsApp on Tuesday that two individuals who had examined COVID-19 optimistic had escaped from a quarantine facility in Lawngtlai city, a police assertion mentioned.
It was extensively circulated on different social media platforms inflicting panic amongst folks.
Following the event, a criticism was lodged by Lawngtlai district process pressure on COVID-19, the assertion mentioned.
Throughout police investigation, it was discovered there was no such incident within the quarantine facility as claimed within the publish, it mentioned.
On additional investigation, the police discovered resident of Chawngtlaipui village in Lawngtlai district had uploaded the pretend information on WhatsApp.
A legal case was registered towards the accused following which he was arrested on Wednesday and remanded to judicial custody, the assertion mentioned.
In the meantime, the police has cautioned folks towards posting of unconfirmed information on social media which can set off panic.
Posting of faux information is a really critical offence and may invite authorized motion, the assertion mentioned.
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