COLOMBO (News 1st): Police said that 11 candidates contesting the general election have been arrested.
Police Spokesperson DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that they were arrested on the charges of distributing leaflets, displaying posters and banners, and staging protests at police stations to free suspects.
The Police Spokesperson also said that 353 supporters were arrested for violating election laws.
The silent period ahead of the general election will begin after campaigns end at midnight on November 11.