Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- The Criminal Investigation Department has lauched an inquiry into a fabricated image of Minister Ananda Wijepala,that was uploaded into social media.

The Ministry of Public Security stated that the image is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.

The doctored photograph has been circulated on social media alongside false reports, following the high-profile arrest of Kehelbaddara Padme and other organised crime suspects in Indonesia.

The suspects were brought back to Sri Lanka on August 30 through a joint operation between the Sri Lanka Police and Indonesian authorities.

The ministry clarified that the image was falsely attributed to an event at Bandaranaike International Airport, where Minister Wijepala and...