Panaji, Goa: Several villagers protesting against the proposed mega housing project at Karapur-Sarvan were detained by police during a demonstration held near Azad Maidan on Wednesday.
The protesters gathered to voice their strong opposition to the project, demanding its complete cancellation and the immediate issuance of a strict stop-work order to halt all related activities.
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Carrying placards and raising slogans, the villagers expressed concerns over the potential environmental and social impact of the proposed development, insisting that the project should not proceed under any circumstances.
Police intervened during the protest and detained several demonstrators to maintain law and order. The detained protesters were later taken away from the site as the demonstration continued.
The agitation highlights the growing resistance from local residents against the proposed mega housing project, with villagers reiterating their demand that the government permanently scrap the project rather than merely suspend construction activities.
Further details on the number of detainees and the government’s response to the protesters’ demands are awaited.
