Colombo, Aug. 29 (Daily Mirror) – Sri Lanka Police have taken urgent steps to deactivate Facebook accounts and groups that promote the abuse of women and children by sharing obscene photographs and videos, police said.

The operation is being carried out primarily under the direction of the Police Computer Crime Investigation Division.

In connection with these activities, the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women arrested a 21-year-old suspect in the Beliatta area. Police said the suspect had allegedly been operating Facebook groups that shared obscene images and content involving women and children.The suspect’s mobile phone has been taken into police custody, and further investigations are underway.Police have also urged the public to provide information about social media accounts and groups involved in such unlawful activities.

Complaints regarding content that causes harassment or distress on social media can be sent to ccid.report@police.gov.lk. Complaints concerning explicit or intimate photographs and videos that violate personal privacy can be sent to dri.cid@police.gov.lk.The public can also contact the Computer Crime Investigation Division on 0112 381 058 to report relevant information.