Acting IGP initiates special unit to probe religious hate crimes on social media

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Colombo (LNW): Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has directed the Police Computer Crimes Division (CCD) to establish a dedicated unit to probe religious hate crimes originating from social media platforms.

The move aims to address the growing concerns related to online activities promoting religious intolerance.

Individuals encountering or witnessing such offenses are encouraged to report them to the newly established unit.

Reports can be submitted via phone at 0112300637, through fax at 0112381045, or via email at [email protected].

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