No.116/2020-2021  

Aizawl, the 8^th July 2020 : Inspector General of Police (Hqrs) & Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Mizoram Police Media Cell has issued the following Press Statement today.  

On 7^th July 2020, a rumour circulated on WhatsApp stating that two Covid-19 positive persons escaped from Lawngtlai Quarantine Facility; this went viral and was widely circulated on various social media platforms. This message created panic and distress among the general public. FIR was submitted on the same day itself to Lawngtlai Police Station by Lawngtlai District Task Force.

Mizoram Police immediately proceeded with investigation and verified that there was no such incident of escape from District Quarantine Centre and Covid Care Centre. The originator of this post was identified as one 54 year old resident of Chawngtlangpui village and a criminal case vide Lawngtlai Police Station Case No. 31/20 Dt. 7.7.2020 U/S 505(1)(b) IPC R/W 54 DM Act 2005 had been registered against him and he was arrested on 8.7.2020 and forwarded to judicial custody.

Posting of unverified/unconfirmed rumours which can create panic and fear among the general public is a very serious offense and can invite legal action against those responsible for the same. Public are advised to be careful and stay safe.