Mangalore: Two persons of a gang spreading inciting messages in context of ongoing corona pandemic severely spreading misinformation againsts highest funtionaries of government of India have

Mangalore: Two persons of a gang spreading inciting messages in context of ongoing  corona pandemic severely spreading misinformation and venomous  and inflammatory contents against highest functionaries of government of India including  the prime minister and Home minister of India  have been arrested 

Particulars are 

1. Muhammed ilyas

2. Abdul basheer 

Primarily  connected to facebook pages 

Mikalto bisaya..

On preliminary investigation accused have confessed their affiliation with PFI/ SDPI and have given details of a broader network working behind the scene.. Our cyber team is tracking all the culprits few even sitting across the borders.. stringent legal action will follow wherever they are  ..

Any body trying to sabotage anti COVID efforts will be firmly dealt with and no one will be spared...

 They have been charged under provisions of  Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, Sec 67 Information Technology Act,  Sec 54 Disaster Management Act 2005, & Sec 188, 153, 505 IPC.