Colombo North Divisional Crimes Investigation Unit on Saturday arrested an individual for posting social media contents that could provoke the public, said the Police Media Spokesman’s office.
The suspect, Anurduddha Bandara (28) had been arrested at his hometown in the Athgala area in Gampola in the presence of the officers of the Athgala Police.
Later, he was handed over to the Modara police for necessary action.
He was produced before the Colombo Magistrate yesterday and was released on bail, police said.
Colombo North Divisional Crimes Investigation Unit together with the Criminal Investigation Department is conducting further investigations.