Police are trying to catch supporters of violence through social media !

Police say they have identified 59 groups of social media groups and their admins (admin) who have been active in promoting violence on social media.

The police media unit said in a statement that investigations were underway against them under the Computer Crimes Act and criminal law.

Violent groups have been called in using various social media networks and social media groups to inflict casualties on the clashes that took place on and after May 9, as well as damage to various properties including houses and vehicles, police said in a statement.

Provoking the public or using the Internet or using computers to commit acts of violence is an offense punishable by up to five years in prison, police said.

In addition, those who published the information could be found guilty of aiding and abetting all offenses, including murder and property damage, the police said in a statement.

Also, under the Computer Crimes Act, those who commit such an offense, whether in Sri Lanka or abroad, will be subject to legal action.

The police said that as a result, the public should be made aware of the content of such content when using or sharing information on social media and the criminal situations that may arise as a result of sharing that information.