Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- As outrage grows over explicit school-related content spreading unchecked online, the Government is now considering restricting social media access for underage children, raising fresh concerns over digital freedom, censorship, and who ultimately controls what Sri Lankan youth see online.

Deputy Minister of the Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne said discussions are currently underway to explore the possibility of imposing restrictions on social media use by underage students and children, amid a sharp rise in incidents linked to online platforms.

He said the responsibility for deciding on such restrictions rests with the Ministry of Mass Media or the Education Ministry, adding that once a policy decision is taken, ...