Tight security network for PC polls

Six DIGs and one Senior DIG for Anuradhapura district and two for Polonnaruwa district have been deployed to monitor the elections.

The arrangement was discussed at a special meeting by IGP Jayantha Wickramaratne to brief the party representative on the Police security network on the Provincial Council elections.

Threats of possible LTTE attacks were also brought to the notice and instructions were issued in that regard as well, a release by the Police Headquarters said.

Four operation rooms in addition to the one in the Police Headquarters have been installed.

Mobile patrols, small riot squads, road blocks, security for polling station and also larger riot squads have been deployed, it said.

Pre and post-election security arrangements were also explained. Instructions have been issued against liquor and drug-based violence, post-election rallies or loitering on roads, it said.

Action would be taken with the Army to deal with post election violence.

Telephone numbers of high police officials were provided to contact them in case of any violence-related incidents. Such a mega security plan has to be enforced due to violence, the release said.

The Police appeal to the public to make way for a peaceful and violence-free election and equally enjoy the fruits of defeat and victory alike.


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Guidelines for voters
* Cast your vote early at the polling station mentioned in the poll card.

* Your National ID, an alternative identity document or a temporary ID issued by the Grama Niladhari is mandatory to cast your vote.

* Do not take cellular phones into the polling station

* Leave the polling station and surrounding areas immediately after voting.

* Mark a cross in front of the symbol of the party/independent group you prefer, before marking preferential votes for up to three candidates of your choice. Do not mark the preferences only without marking a party/ind. group.