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Panchayats must address plaints of irregularities

For months now I have been following a prominent activist exposing various illegalities, "questionable" development/projects  and environmental destruction at Cavelossim. The Cavelossim panchayat appears complicit, with their blind eye to the same, questionable permissions for various real estate activities and highly delayed or even no inspections by the panchayat; despite repeated reminders by the said activist. I also followed the videos/news of the Cavelossim Panchayat incident where the Sarpanch, secretary and select panchas got an FIR filed at Colva Police Station, against this activist for trespassing at a Panchayat. All this only increases my suspicions on the actual intent of the Cavelossim Sarpanch and his panchayat.  Even if I say, my suspicions are not true then the buck still stops at the door of the Cavelossim Sarpanch/Panchayat for not addressing the serious complaints of destruction, corruption, and irregularities in Cavelossim.



ARWIN MESQUITA, Colva 

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Govt must boost policing to restore public trust

The Goan Network
Published Jul 20, 2026, 10:31 PM IST
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The attack on a pregnant woman and her husband at Bastora, along with reports of molestation and sexual assaults on women, including elderly citizens, has raised serious concerns about law and order in Goa. Such incidents create fear and insecurity, particularly among women and senior citizens who deserve to feel safe both at home and in public. The government and police must ensure that every complaint is handled promptly, professionally and without bias. Public confidence…

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