Police posts at District Secretariats to monitor polls incidents

Ridma Dissanayake

The Police will implement a special security programme at District Secretariat level to detect election law violations, Police Media Spokesman SP Ajith Rohana said.

He said Police will set up special police checkpoints near District Secretariats to monitor election related incidents until election day.

SP Rohana said the Police Department has taken measures to place a log book at every police station in the districts where elections are to be held.

“The public can lodge complaints regarding election law violations. The Police will also deploy mobile patrols,” he said.

The spokesman said the Police are extending maximum support to hold a free and fair election and requested candidates and supporters not to violate the Elections Act. He also warned that violators will be arrested and produced before court