Yelahanka police arrested a 50-year-man, who is the husband of a BBMP councillor, for allegedly spreading rumour on social media and creating panic among the residents on Monday.
Based on a complaint filed by residents, the police arrested Amaranth, husband of Padmavathy Amarnath, BBMP councillor for ward number 2. He had circulated a fake message about a COVID-19 positive case in Kondappa Layout and circulated it on a WhatsApp group, the police said.
As it came from a BBMP councillor’s husband, many people believed the message and it led to panic. The accused has been taken into custody for further investigation to ascertain motive behind his act.
