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Inspector General of Police writing to Criminal Investigation Department (CID) with letter numbered GP/PA/CID/OUT/76/22 on 1st of April 2022 has ordered to launch an inquiry against the private television channel Sirsa TV for allegedly distributing information about the Mirihana protest knowingly instigate outrage among public. Several ruling party politicians including the President previously also made statements calling for control of Sirsa TV for publishing critical views about the government.