Cong demands banning of pornographic websites to curb rising crimes against children in Meghalaya

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 17, 2025

The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress (MPMC) on Friday sought the intervention of the chief minister Conrad K Sangma to ban pornographic websites to curb rising crimes against children in the state.

In a letter to Sangma, MPMC president Joplyn Scott Shylla has expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of sexual violence, particularly involving young children, across the state.

“It is a disturbing trend that has shaken the conscience of our society, and we believe urgent intervention is required at the policy level to address one of its root causes,” she said.

Shylla also claimed that there is growing evidence and public concern that the easy accessibility of pornographic content online is adversely impacting the minds of impressionable youth, leading to deviant behavior and, tragically, contributing to heinous acts such as rape and sexual assault against minors.

“As an organization committed to the welfare and protection of women and children, we earnestly request your esteemed office to take immediate steps to: block access to pornography websites within the state of Meghalaya, strengthen cyber surveillance and implement stricter regulations on internet content, collaborate with ISPs and law enforcement agencies to ensure enforcement of the ban, launch awareness campaigns in schools and communities about digital safety, respect, and the consequences of such criminal actions,” she demanded.

Shylla added, “…by addressing the influence of harmful online content, we can protect our children and build a safer, more responsible society.”