Sri Lanka, May 4 -- A total of 549 complaints have been filed in connection with the upcoming local government elections, the Police Media Division stated.

Of these, 112 are complaints of criminal acts, while 437 relate to violations of election laws.

Police added that 46 candidates and 199 supporters have so far been arrested for breaching electoral regulations.

Meanwhile, 44 vehicles have also been taken into police custody.

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