The Sri Lankan military re-erected a sign, at the entrance of the Valikamam North High Security Zone, reading ‘Army Cantonment,' last week.
Local Tamil inhabitants of the region, have been calling for the abolishment of the High Security Zone and the return of their lands, remain concerned about whether the army controlled area will ever be released back to the people, reports the Uthayan.
The re-erection of the ‘Army Residence’ sign comes as amidst promises from the new governemnt to release Tamil land occupied by the Sri Lankan army.
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