Coronavirus: Pune cops file case for spread of false info

An unidentified person was booked on Monday by Pune Police under various sections of IPC and Disaster Manment Act for allegedly spreading false information regarding vel coronavirus infection.

Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad township have reported 16 cases as on Sunday, highest in Maharashtra.

unidentified person had sent messs to Pune Divisional Commissioner Deepak Mhaisekar claiming that a person tested positive for COVID-19 is staying in a hotel in Koregaon Park area of city.

"Upon verifying claims, such patient was found at hotel," said a police officer.

Subsequently, a case was registered under sections 182 (false information) and 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under relevant sections of Disaster Manment Act, he said.

district administration has already warned of action against anybody found spreading rumours, false information and revealing identity of COVID-19 patients.

Representative Im