Muslims in the Thoppoor area of Puliyankulam, Trincomalee have condemned what they said was the Sinhala occupation of 125 acres of land.
The Muslim residents said the occupation and the cultivation of agricultural land was taking place despite the fact that land ownership documents proved they were the rightful owners.
The Divisional Secretariat, Jeyaratne met with both the parties and requested that the title deeds and documents be provided.
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