“Minister Chandana Abeyratne stated that government employees who posted anti-government news on social media were suspended.”
Social media posts
Claim dated 17 Jan 2026.
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated thisFalse
In short
This claim spread on social media around 17 January 2026. Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) looked into it and published its finding on 17 January 2026. Its rating was “False”.
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