Residents in Puthukudiyiruppu have reported being forced out out of their homes by local government land officials, whom locals say carried fake deeds and documents of ownership.
Speaking to the Uthayan, residents said that officers arrived instructing them to vacate, stating "these lands do not belong to you".
Residents have filed complaints with the regional secretary.
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