The shanties built at the illegal scrapyard in Nagve. Uday sawant
Mauxi panchayat has decided to take a strong stand against the illegal scrapyard in Nagve. An order to shut the site immediately has been issued and threatened to demolish the shanties on the site if the order is not complied with.
Bangladeshi nationals were found to be living at the site of the scrapyard for the past 10 years. Four Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) of the Goa Police. The panchayat was criticised for ignoring the issue over the years.
Instead, the panchayat has issued an order to set up a project to manufacture wooden items on the site.
The panchayat has also forced the illegal businesses operating in the area to shut, a move welcomed by locals.
Locals have have asked the panchayat to not issue licenses to such businessmen in the future.
Notably, the action follows a meeting held by locals two days ago over illegal businesses operating in Nagve. They had expressed their insecurities due to such businesses, including fears over women’s safety.
The panchayat has also issued asked those renting houses in the area to submit their details or risk legal action, according to sources.
