Team Herald
Margao: Discontent brewing in the Cavelossim-Mobor stretch over the past few days took a dramatic turn on Wednesday as villagers confronted the Cavelossim sarpanch on the issue of sand dune destruction. Local MLA Venzy Viegas and Sarpanch Dixon Vaz exchanged strong words, as allegations flew thick and fast on both sides.
Some villagers and the MLA claimed that a property owner had violated Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) regulations and constructed a road in the sand dunes, leading to an adverse impact on the sensitive coastal environment. Despite a show cause issued in June, no action had been taken against the property, said villagers. When local residents confronted the Sarpanch over steps not being taken to restore the sand dunes to their original state, he assured them that he would issue an order on this soon.