Srilanka, March 25 -- The Police Headquarters has issued a special statement regarding election law violations and acts of violence linked to the upcoming local government elections.

According to the statement, two election-related complaints were filed on March 24.

The first complaint was lodged at the Siripura Police Station in Polonnaruwa, where a candidate reported that a video defaming their name had been posted on Facebook.

The second complaint was filed at the Mahawela Police Station in Matale, concerning the display of a large election billboard promoting a political party.

In response, the Mahawela Police have taken action to remove the billboard.

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