Sri Lankan government has ordered tough measures to curb child pornography after it noticed that many websites containing obscene material are easily accessible in the country.
President Mahinda has instructed the Inspector general of Police to take tangible and tough measures to curb child pornography in Sri Lanka, an official statement said.
This includes an action against capturing and posting on the internet the photographs and video clips of unsuspecting persons, especially minors and women.
"The President issued this directive after it was brought to his notice that there were many websites containing such material, much of it obtained in clear violation of the law and moreover antithetical to accepted norms in Sri Lankan society," the statement said.
"The Sri Lankan government is strongly and unconditionally committed to creating an environment where children can grow up without their dignity being violated in any manner," it said.
The government has identified numerous websites that are been uploaded with obscene video clips and images featuring underage local children.
President Mahinda has instructed the Inspector general of Police to take tangible and tough measures to curb child pornography in Sri Lanka, an official statement said.
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