Investigations into religious extremist programmes on SLBC Tamil channels

Investigations into religious extremist programmes on SLBC Tamil channels

Information has been received that Islamic extremist programmes are being broadcast over the Tamil channel relayed across 102.1 FM frequency of Sri Lanka Broadscasting Corporation.

It has been reported to Ministry of Mass Media that instructions are issued to children following the Islamic faith motivating them about religious

extremism. Minister Mangala Samaraweera has taken steps to notify the new Chairman of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation Sudarshana Gunawardena and the board of directors to take action on this matter.

It is reported that Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mr. Mangala Samaraweera has issued instructions to the Government Information Department to secure daily reports in relation to religious extremist programmes broadcast by government, private radio as well as the rupavahini media.