President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has on Tuesday assembled a committee to bring a solution to the mounting issue of religious mockery and criticism.

The President formed the committee upon the advice of his Cabinet of Ministers.

The committee comprises of Vice President Faisal Naseem, Minister of Defense Mariya Ahmed Didi, Minister of Home Affairs Sheikh Imran Abdulla, Minister of Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim Hassan, Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Ahmed Zahir, Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof, and Chief of Staff at the President's Office Ali Zahir.

According to the President’s Office, the cabinet revealed that the committee will work under social council.

The committee is tasked with holding discussions regarding the issue with relevant authorities and implementing immediate action as well as forming longterm strategies to prevent religious criticism. Other responsibilities include taking action against those who commit crimes such as deliberate destruction of property and endangering lives or people in the name of protecting religion.