Residents oppose fencing at disputed Thirupperunthurai playground land

Residents in Thirupperunthurai, Batticaloa, opposed an attempt to fence part of land that local young people have used as a playground.

Residents said the land had been used for sport for more than 25 years. A retired police officer said he had bought part of the site from its owner and had brought materials to put up a fence.

The officer said he held a survey plan, deed and written confirmation from the divisional secretary. The competing claims are reported separately; no new legal ruling determining ownership was identified.