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Qatar has arrested 313 people on charges of creating panic among the public and spreading misleading information amid the ongoing US–Israel and Iran war situation.
The country’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that those arrested are citizens of various countries, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA).
The arrests were made for filming and circulating unauthorised video clips, spreading misleading information and rumours, and disseminating content intended to incite public concern, in violation of official directives, said the state-run media organisation.
The necessary legal and administrative measures have been taken against those involved.
In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Interior stressed the importance of refraining from filming, publishing video clips, or circulating rumours related to the current situation, and called on the public to obtain information solely from approved official sources.
The ministry also affirmed that the competent authorities will not hesitate to take the necessary legal action against anyone found committing such violations.