In an unexpected turn during Sri Lanka’s ongoing election, law enforcement authorities in Sooriyawewa uncovered a truck allegedly loaded with firearms, including a live hand grenade, believed to have been prepared for an attack on a nearby polling station.
According to local sources, the truck was found concealed within the compound of a residential property, following a tip-off to the police emergency hotline. In response, a special unit conducted an immediate investigation, which led to the seizure of the vehicle and its weapons cache. Police are closely interrogating the vehicle’s occupants as well as nearby residents to understand the full extent of the alleged plan and identify any accomplices.
This discovery highlights heightened security concerns during the election, prompting additional precautions to ensure the safety of polling stations nationwide.
