Police investigating threats to kill members of the Election Commission in Sri Lanka
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An official gave this information on Sunday. Police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa said that orders have been received from the court to search the telephone records. He told that on January 19, two members of the commission, S. B. Divaratne and K. P. Pathirana lodged a complaint that he received telephonic threats to resign.
Sri Lankan police have launched an investigation into alleged telephonic threats received by members of the Independent Electoral Commission. An official gave this information on Sunday. Police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa said that orders have been received from the court to search the telephone records. He told that on January 19, two members of the commission, S. B. Divaratne and K. P. Pathirana lodged a complaint that he received telephonic threats to resign. Later, another member M.M. Mohammed also received similar threats.
Fourth member P.S. M. Charles reportedly offered his resignation. The opposition alleged that it was the government that was keen to postpone the March 9 local elections. The opposition pointed to the statement of the ruling SLPP members that the current economic crisis is not suitable for holding elections and full attention should be paid to bringing the country’s economy back on track due to foreign exchange reserves. The opposition claims that the election will be postponed due to the resignation of the members of the Election Commission. However, the chairman of the commission, S.K. Yes. Punchhihewa said that the election could only be postponed by a court order or an act of parliament.
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