10 arrested for tearing apart electoral leaflets in Karbala

KARBALA / IraqiNews.com: Security forces on Monday arrested 10 people for tearing apart electoral leaflets throughout Karbala, said the province’s governor. “Security forces are currently tracking down such elements to preserve democracy,” Aqeel al-Khazaali told IraqiNews.com news agency. “The electoral process should come out in a civilized manner,” he added. The holy city of Karbala lies 110 km southwest of Baghdad. MH (P) / SS 1