Sri Lanka, April 30 -- 33 candidates have been arrested since March 3, for violating election laws in the lead-up to the May 6 local government elections, according to the Sri Lanka police.

349 supporters affiliated with various political parties have also been taken into custody.

Meanwhile, police stated that a postal worker in Vavuniya, who had been distributing voting cards through a businessman in the area, has been arrested.

The Vavuniya Police further reported that the owner of the shop was also taken into custody.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....