Special traffic, security plan near the EC Office today

• Motorists advised to use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion
• Vehicle parades, in-person demonstrations and the display of cut-outs and banners were prohibited in the vicinity of Elections Commission Premises 

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya

A special traffic and security plan would be implemented in the vicinity of the Elections Commission in Rajagiriya today as the handing of nomination papers for the forthcoming Presidential Election will be held, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said. 

He said that nearly 2,000 Police and STF personnel would be deployed for security and traffic duties.

The special traffic plan will be implemented from 6.00 a.m. “Over 1,200 Policemen would be deployed for security and search duties while more than 500 Traffic Police Officers will be on duty to implement the traffic plan in addition to the STF personnel and Intelligence Unit officers,” he said.

He said vehicle parades, in-person demonstrations and the display of cut-outs and banners were prohibited in the vicinity of the Elections Commission Premises. 

He said all party supporters arriving at the Elections Commission Office would be subjected to body searches. “All illegal activities would be monitored and legal action will be taken against irrespective their position,” SP Gunasekera said.

Meanwhile, the Police had advised motorist to use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion. 

They said all heavy vehicles except commuter buses will have to use alternative routes due to the special traffic plan.