The gherao began at 2 am after their houses and courtyards were flooded on the previous night.
"Our lives and those of our children are at their mercy. Either the officials solve our issues or else they should live on the island. Till then, we will not leave the GIDA office," said Ajith Kumar, who lives in the western side of the island.
For the past 20 years, the residents have been demanding for an outer bund and safe stay at the island. The protesters said they would continue agitation.
This story is from the December 11, 2024 edition of The New Indian Express Kochi.
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