Protest Erupts Over Delayed Wayanad Landslide Rehabilitation

Protesters in Chooralmala demand immediate rehabilitation for Wayanad landslide survivors. Police halted their march, leading to tensions. The Jana Shabdam Action Committee leads the protest, demanding more than the currently allotted 5 cents of land. The state has increased the rehabilitation list to 323 families.

Tensions flared in Chooralmala on Sunday as protesters seeking swift rehabilitation for Wayanad landslide survivors clashed with police, who blocked their march.

Despite efforts from the Jana Shabdam Action Committee, the police barred demonstrations, resulting in heated exchanges. A hunger strike at the Wayanad Collectorate is set for Monday.

Protesters demand more than the allocated 5 cents of land. The state acknowledged the crisis by increasing the rehabilitation list to 323 families.