UP police to take action against those spreading rumours that COVID spreads through 5G trials SECTIONS Last Updated: May 09, 2021, 01:57 PM IST Share Synopsis In a letter to all the commissioners of police, DIGs and superintendents of police, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Prashant Kumar said that rumours are being spread on social media that radiation during 5G testing is the reason behind the sudden surge in COVID infection and deaths. Agencies UP Police to initiate action against those spreading rumours that COVID-19 infection spreads through 5G trials. The Uttar Pradesh Police has directed all commissioners, DIGs and superintendents of police to initiate action against those spreading rumours that COVID-19 infection spreads through 5G trials.