Navy controls the main road to the village – human rights of the villagers, violated!
The road leading to Mullikulam village in Mannar is under the control of the Navy and the people living in that village are unable to travel freely. Mr. Lambert has complained.
On March 6, 2022, a journalist living in Moore Street, Mannar, addressed the Human Rights Commission. Mr. Lambert, 34, complained that human rights were being violated by the villagers.
He has made that complaint against the Navy. Due to the war situation in the country, the village of Mullikulam in the Musali Divisional Secretariat was captured by the Navy and the people were resettled after the end of the war.
However, due to the fact that the main road used by the people is already under the control of the Navy, the people have to use the jungle roads for commuting. The complaint further states that they use that route with fear on a daily basis.
He points out that human rights have been violated in this manner since the resettlement of Mullikulam village.
Mr. Lambert’s primary request is to make arrangements for people to return to their villages safely.
Despite extensive resettlement in the North and East during the post-war period, the security forces have not completely liberated those areas. Their activism and conquests can be seen in many other places, just as the Navy occupied the main road to this village.
The people of this village are well aware of the dangers of using the jungle road. Many people like children, young children and women use this route and they are likely to face various inconveniences. Accidents are more likely to happen at night. Their security has been jeopardized by the military itself, which is there to ensure the safety of the people.
Aware of the situation, Mr. Lambert, on behalf of the villagers, complained to the Human Rights Commission that he hoped the Commission would intervene and take appropriate action.
– Journalist S. Mr. Lambert
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