Residents stage protest at Salem Collectorate over land encroachment

Residents of Sadashivapuram in Salem district staged a sit-in protest outside the District Collectorate today, alleging that a government-owned water channel in their area has been encroached upon. Farmers reported that the occupation of this land has blocked a long-standing path used to access their agricultural fields, leaving them unable to transport their produce.

Demonstrators tearfully urged authorities to remove the encroachments and restore the path to ensure their livelihoods are protected. Following the protest, local police initiated discussions with the affected residents to address their grievances.