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Three admins of a social media group including Wasundra Gamage a female TV presenter from state owned media channel Rupavahini Corporation was arrested by Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in relation to violence erupted following the pro-government attack on GoGotaGama anti-government demonstrators on 9th May. They were accused of allegedly instigating and aiding and abetting the violence. Wasundara Gamage was arrested on 19th May 2022 at her residence located in Narahenpita, Colombo 05 by the Computer Crimes Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department. A 22-year-old youth from Dickwella in Matara district, and another 21-year-old youth from Nugegoda in Colombo district were also arrested for allegedly sharing posts on social media calling the public that houses of police and three armed forces should be set on fire, and promoting violence on social media and posting information that threatens public safety.

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