Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Police Media Spokesman, ASP F.U. Wootler, declared that stern legal action will be taken against individuals circulating false or misleading information during the state of emergency currently in effect across Sri Lanka.

In a statement, the police spokesman said that the President has imposed a state of emergency to ensure the safety and welfare of all citizens, and that the government is committed to maintaining essential services and public security during this period.

He revealed that a special unit established by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has identified 57 instances of misleading rumors, false statements, and malicious content aimed at disrupting public confidence and undermining ongoing em...