The Police Elections Bureau has reported that voting in the presidential election is proceeding smoothly and peacefully, with no incidents of violence reported so far. A comprehensive security program has been implemented nationwide to ensure the safety and integrity of the election process.
Police Spokesperson DIG Nihal Talduwa confirmed that nearly 63,000 police officers have been deployed for election duties, and no conflicts have been reported as of now. Additionally, the Ministry of Defense has deployed personnel from the three armed forces at key security locations across the island.
The Ministry has assured the public that armed forces are prepared to deploy additional personnel if necessary to maintain order and ensure the safety of voters and polling stations
