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Probe into Fonseka and Rajith's statements on COVID-19

18 Mar 2020

Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said investigations have been launched into statements provided by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka and former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne on the status of the COVID-19 in the country. Senarathe during a press conference had said that 10 school children and there respective families had contracted the coronavirus. Meanwhile, Fonseka had made a statement saying 3 deaths were reported in the Island due to the virus. DIG Rohana added that the Police have received both video clips in question and that the Acting IGP has appointed a special CCD team to investigate the matter. Meanwhile, the police have arrested 2 individuals on charges of misleading the public by spreading false news with regard to the Island's coronavirus status on social media.


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