The Police is considering operating a special internet social media policing system and unit for the upcoming presidential elections, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of Elections Jagath Abeysiri Gunawardena said yesterday.
&However,& he said, &how we should go about this is still under discussion.
&The Election Commission has discussed the subject with the Police, he said.
&Should we set up a special unit for monitoring usage of social media for committing election violations, we will do so in consultation with the Election Commission and with their consent,& he said.
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Special social media policing unit mooted for election period
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