“Those who are spreading false information on social media and creating panic on coronavirus are liable for punishment under the National Disaster Management Act.
Under Section 54 of the Act , “Whoever makes or circulates a false alarm or warning as to disaster or its severity or magnitude, leading to panic, shall on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine.”
POLICE HAS BEEN DIRECTED TO MONITOR AND LODGE FIR.
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