SL Police establishes Division to investigate religious hate crimes on Social Media
Posted on December 13th, 2023
Courtesy Hiru News
Colombo, December 13, 2023
In response to the rising concerns over religious hate crimes propagated on social media platforms, Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has taken proactive measures by directing the Police Computer Crimes Division to set up a dedicated unit for the investigation of such allegations.
The newly established division will focus specifically on cases related to religious hate crimes, aiming to curb the spread of inflammatory content and maintain communal harmony in the country.
Speaking in this regard, Police Media Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said: The Acting IGP directed the Police Computer Crimes Investigation Division (CCID) to establish a separate division to accept the complaints related to the religious crimes.
Accordingly, a separate division was established within the CCID for the investigation of complaints related to religious slander,” he said.<
To facilitate the reporting of such incidents, the Sri Lanka Police have provided contact details for the public. Complaints can be lodged by contacting the division through the following channels Telephone:0112300637
Fax: 0112381045
Email; ccid.religious@police.gov.lk ccid.religious@police.gov.lk;
This initiative underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies to address and combat cybercrimes that contribute to religious tensions and disharmony.
The public is encouraged to utilize the provided channels to report any instances of religious hate speech or crimes observed on social media platforms.
The establishment of this division aligns with broader efforts to ensure the responsible use of online platforms and to uphold the principles of tolerance and respect for diverse religious beliefs in Sri Lanka.