63,000 police personnel on election duty

15 August 2015 09:21 am Views - 3319

Police Chief N.K. Ilangakoon said today 63,000 police personnel belonging to all ranks would be deployed on election duty in view of Monday’s general elections.

IGP Ilangakoon said they would be deployed at Elections centres, counting centres and would also carry out duties such as patrolling, manning check points and anti-riot squads.

He said steps would be taken to seek the assistance of the STF and the Civil Defence Force as well.

IGP Ilangakoon said police were able to cut down on election violence because they strictly implemented the law and added that only one major incident was reported during the entire election campaign period.

He said every step would be taken to maintain law and order during the next two days and during the post election period as well.

IGP Ilangakoon requested all candidates, their supporters and people to cooperate with the police to implement election laws.