Three dozen tribal families of the Vaniyampuzha hamlet in Pothukal grama panchayat near Nilambur have been living in tarpaulin sheds in the jungle ever since the devastating floods of 2019 deprived them of their homes.
Their demand for land, houses and other basic facilities, including a proper connectivity with the mainland, has not materialised in spite of the interventions made by different agencies, including the State Human Rights Commission.
The Paniya tribal families of Vaniyampuzha hamlet living on the banks of the River Chaliyar off Government Munderi Seed Farm had abandoned their houses when the swollen river wreaked havoc along its way on the night of August 8, 2019.
