Mumbai, Jan 26: Two persons were detained for allegedly spreading rumours by circulating a video on Whatsapp, a Mumbai police official said on Thursday.

A probe began on Wednesday after a video, which intended to create enmity among communities, came to light, the official said. Mira Road News: Heavy Security Deployed After Communal Clash in Naya Nagar, One Arrested for Provocation.

"Two persons were apprehended in this connection. A 30-year-old man from Cheetah Camp in Trombay had created the video on the information of the second accused, who is a resident of Amar Nagar in the same suburb," he said.

A case has been registered and further probe is underway, he added.

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