LG Polls: 18 candidates arrested [March 15 2011]

The police have arrested 18 candidates who had violated election laws, police spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police Prishantha Jayakody said.

He said stern action would be taken by the Police against those who violate the elections laws without considering their political affiliations.

SP Jayakody said four of them, who were produced before the Courts, were further remanded.

According to Police reports, over 123 people have been arrested following 142 complaints on polls violations.