Police flag fake social media message

2026-03-24 - 02:24

The Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding a message circulating on social media that has been falsely attributed to the Sri Lanka Police. The fake message has stated: ‘‘Be vigilant. We kindly urge you to pay close attention to several important matters that we all need to understand and bear in mind during this period of economic hardship in our country.’’ However, authorities have confirmed that the statement was not issued by the Police through any official channel. In a statement issued in this regard, Sri Lanka Police emphasises that any official announcements by them are disseminated exclusively through the Police Media Division and released to the media under appropriate headings as press statements. “The Media Division regularly provides verified information and updates to the public via the official Facebook page and YouTube channel,” the statement adds. The police further urged the public to exercise caution and sound judgment when encountering and sharing unverified content on social media platforms. Meanwhile, Police have initiated an investigation to determine whether the misleading message was deliberately circulated by an individual or organized group.