Tamil refugees not keen about Lanka return
CHENNAI: Colombo’s post-war assurances of peace notwithstanding, most Sri Lankan refugees living in Tamil Nadu prefer not to return to the island nation — and are keen to make TN their home.Factors such as total military control over all Tamilmajority territories, improper rehabilitation of those who have gone back in the last few months and increasing activities of different armed Tamil groups in the wake of a decimated LTTE are dissuading them from returning. The recent rearrests and unannounced detention of Tamil youths who had been released from IDP camps in Lanka have added to their worry.
An inmate from Ramanatha puram’s Mandapam Camp says, “My three young relatives were recently released from Manik Farm, but were re-arrested by Lankan policemen in the Mannar district few days ago. I feel really fearful.” Says another inmate from Sivaganga district: “We came here as children and have now acquainted ourselves with the place. Relocating to a place where we have to start from scratch won’t be wise.” At Puzhal camp, a group of youngsters say that they are optimistic about the future because of the state government’s promises to improve their living conditions.
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