Tamil farmers demand cattle be released from SL navy occupied lands

by Sivakami
Sep 6, 2018

Tamil farmers have requested the Karaiththuraipattu Divisional Secretariat to recover cattle that have become trapped during the acquistion of 617 acres by Vadduvakal navy.

The farmers, who rely on milk produce for their livelihood, have been campaigning for the release of their land for the past two years. However the navy has refused them entry, leaving the farmers in financial hardship. 

"While the navy holds our cattle, we are forced to buy milk for our children," one of the farmers told Tamil Guardian. 

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