MAPUSA
In a new development, the Cunchelim comunidade has reportedly made an arrangement with homeowners whose houses on government-acquired comunidade land in Cunchelim are slated for demolition.
These residents, who claim they were deceived into building on the land, had previously voiced outrage over the looming demolition of their houses.
According to a member of one affected family, certain comunidade officials have privately approached them, urging them not to act hastily and assuring them they would be “appropriately accommodated” in another area.
Despite initial protests and allegations aimed at specific individuals and comunidade officials, the affected families have now gone notably silent.
None of the owners have filed police complaints or pursued legal action to prevent the demolition, fueling speculation of a behind-the-scenes agreement.
However, Cunchelim comunidade President Shivanand Dhavjekar, also known as Bappa, has firmly denied any such arrangement.
“There is no question of giving them any leeway. We had warned them not to build houses on government-acquired land. Why should we compensate them for their fault?” Dhavjekar stated.
The situation remains tense as the demolition date approaches.
