The recent crash of flight AI 171 in Gujarat has once again drawn attention to the sensitive funnel zone around Dabolim Airport. It looks like the judiciary may act on petitions filed by concerned citizens. I want to highlight that a long-serving local MLA has reportedly been involved in several constructions in this zone. On multiple occasions, he has even criticised the Indian Navy for raising objections that interfered with his and his associates’ controversial real estate projects. I hope the judiciary and the petitioners name this MLA in their submissions. His actions have put the safety of air travel at risk, and if the courts find him guilty, he must be punished as per the law.
