Margao: Serious environmental concerns have emerged from Uguem in Sanguem, where locals have alleged that illegal quarrying activity is taking place in close proximity to a water body, prompting fresh demands for immediate intervention by the authorities.
Residents claim that the alleged quarrying is posing a threat to the surrounding ecosystem and could adversely affect the nearby water source. They have expressed fears that continued excavation may lead to soil erosion, water contamination, damage to natural habitats, and long-term ecological degradation if left unchecked.
Locals have urged the concerned departments to conduct an immediate inspection of the site, verify the legality of the operations, and take strict action if any violations of mining or environmental regulations are found. They have also called for stronger monitoring to prevent further damage to the area.
Environmental activists have echoed these concerns, stressing the importance of protecting water bodies and ecologically sensitive zones from unregulated extraction activities. They argue that sustainable development must go hand in hand with the conservation of Goa’s natural resources.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the allegations. Further developments are awaited as residents continue to seek action.
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