<p>Even though the district administration has blocked all routes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, migrant workers are crossing the border through illegal points in forests.</p>.<p>Deputy Commissioner M R Ravi had ordered closure of illegal entry points and also directed Forest department officials to intensify patrolling in these areas, a few days back, following reports. But still, migrant workers continue to cross the borders. In fact, the number of people crossing the border has increased.</p>.<p>The people of MM Hills and Gopinatham have close contact with TN as the villages are located on Karnataka Tamil Nadu border. A majority of the people depend on TN for business and work. In addition, several people of Hanur taluk work in garment factories in TN and are returning to their native.</p>.<p>A villager of Palar, Nagaraju, said, "Despite strict measures by the police, people from TN are coming to Karnataka. The people cross the border and reach Gopinatham and MM Hill before 6 am and after 6 pm."</p>
<p>Even though the district administration has blocked all routes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, migrant workers are crossing the border through illegal points in forests.</p>.<p>Deputy Commissioner M R Ravi had ordered closure of illegal entry points and also directed Forest department officials to intensify patrolling in these areas, a few days back, following reports. But still, migrant workers continue to cross the borders. In fact, the number of people crossing the border has increased.</p>.<p>The people of MM Hills and Gopinatham have close contact with TN as the villages are located on Karnataka Tamil Nadu border. A majority of the people depend on TN for business and work. In addition, several people of Hanur taluk work in garment factories in TN and are returning to their native.</p>.<p>A villager of Palar, Nagaraju, said, "Despite strict measures by the police, people from TN are coming to Karnataka. The people cross the border and reach Gopinatham and MM Hill before 6 am and after 6 pm."</p>