VASCO
Tensions escalated at the Prabhu Violetta residential complex in Dabolim early Saturday morning after residents alleged that untreated sewage water continued to be discharged in the garden area, despite directions from authorities to stop such practices.
Following complaints, a team of Vasco police rushed to the site and conducted a spot inspection. The incident has further aggravated concerns among residents already grappling with 158 diarrhoea cases and suspected contamination within the complex.
According to residents, the alleged discharge was noticed in the early hours, prompting immediate calls to the police and local authorities.
A resident, who first raised the alarm, said he was taken aback after witnessing sewage water being pumped into the open area within the complex.
“I had gone for a walk inside the complex and stopped near a cross and a banyan tree to offer prayers for the recovery of residents affected by the ongoing health crisis. It was then that I noticed sewage water being pumped into the garden area, despite clear instructions from authorities to halt such discharge,” the resident said.
He further stated that he immediately alerted both the police and the Chicalim panchayat.
“I contacted the police and informed the sarpanch about the situation. They responded promptly and reached the spot, where they saw first-hand how the sewage water was being discharged. The waste was also being diverted into an adjoining property owned by the same builder,” he said.
Police officials, upon arrival, inspected the site and carried out a panchanama to document the situation.
“The police visited the location and conducted a panchanama. We have presented all our concerns before them and urged both the police and the panchayat to initiate strict action against those responsible,” the resident added.
The latest incident has intensified anger among residents, who have been raising concerns over untreated sewage discharge and its possible link to the ongoing health issues in the complex. Authorities are urged by the residents to take further action based on the findings of the inspection.
