The Sri Lankan army's landgrab efforts in a Kilinochchi village have been frustrated by fierce protest by landowners and locals.
Over 20 acres of privately owned land in Paramankirai have reportedly been spared from appropriation, although neighbouring villages in the district have now come under threat from landgrabs.
Concerned property owners and locals, as well as some local politicians, gathered after surveyors were seen measuring and inspecting lands. Government officials reportedly left the sites in anticipation of disputes breaking out.
Attempts by the military to also seize the site of the old Pooneryn hospital are still ongoing.
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