Police requests social media users not to spread hate through posts. 59 Social Media groups used to gather people for violent incidents on May 9 identified. Legal action will be taken those who spread hate and spread violence through social media.

Several social media pages and social media groups have gather people for in order to set fire houses and vehicles.

Police urged social media users not to create, share or forward any posts which spread hate speech, provoking the public for violent, include fake news which leading to violence and rumours.

Violation of these rules is punishable by up to 5 years in prison under the Computer Crimes Act.