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The Sri Lankan Navy is set to survey and acquire privately owned Tamil lands on Eluvaitivu Island, prompting concerns among residents regarding the appropriation of specific parcels for military use. This move follows previous attempts that were halted due to local opposition, raising questions about the government's commitment to its slogan, "The people's land belongs to the people." The renewed efforts coincide with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's recent visit to Jaffna, heightening anxieties over the military's presence in the area.