Unable to subjugate the fierce loyalty and survival skills of the local guards, the British colonial government branded them under the infamous Criminal Tribes Act (CTA) , classifying them as a "Notified Community". They were placed in restricted settlements, such as the Gudalur–Cumbum Valley camps.
It provides an intricate look at the Stala Kaval (village guarding) and Nadu Kaval (regional guarding) systems run by local clans who took absolute responsibility for the safety of the citizens. Kaval Kottam Pdf
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