In the southern province of Hambantota, a man has been arrested after 58 false ballot papers were found in his van.
The man is a resident of Molakepu pathana in Tissamaharama.
Police have told reporters that each ballot paper was found with a remark on the bottom that was meant for the awareness of the voter.
Investigations into the matter are still ongoing.
Read more from the Daily Mirror here.
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