Nearly 25 thousand Police officers are deployed for the security of the Western and Southern Provincial Council elections. Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that there will also be mobile foot patrol.
The Police Media Spokesman said that nearly 25 thousand Police Officers have been deployed to maintain law and order in view of the polls. A special security programme is in place at polling booths and in the environs. Two armed Police Officers have been deployed at every polling centre. In addition, Police mobile services will be constantly operative.
SSP Ajith Rohana said that a special security programme will also be operative at District Secretariats and at Counting Centres. Fifty special road blocks have been established within the two Provinces. Those who are appealing for votes, impress upon voters and transport voters will be apprehended. He said it is hoped to deploy Police Officers in civvies near polling booths. Constant mobile services will operate to identify perpetrators. Security will be stepped up during the evening at counting centres. The Police Media Spokesman said they solicit support from candidates, supporters and voters for the conduct of a free and fair poll.
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