Two suspects have been remanded until May 06 for spreading false rumours on contaminated water being supplied to certain areas in the country.
The suspects were arrested last evening along the Madampitiya Road in Colombo 15 before being produced before the Colombo Magistrates Court today, police said.
According to the police, the suspects are believed to have violated the Penal Code and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Meanwhile, the police has warned the public that the law would be enforced to its fullest extent on those who spread false rumours.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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