The surveying of 800 acres of land, for acquisition by the army, was stopped after protesters disrupted the process.
The land in Vetrilakeni, Jaffna, was going to be surveyed for the 533 Brigade of the Sri Lankan army, but the owners of the land, carrying their deeds, protested against it, together with elected representatives.
TNA MP Sritharan, Northern Provincial Council minister Ayngaranesan and councillors Pasupathipillai and Paranjothi were present at the protest, alongside local residents and journalists.
SL navy continues surveying Tamil land for appropriation despite protests (14 July 2014)
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