The service road at Karaswaddo in Cunchelim has become a hub of illegalities. Illegal constructions, kiosks, and food outlets mushroom along the roadside, reducing space for public movement. The road has also turned into a parking zone for migrants, exacerbating the problem
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Commuters, tourists heading to North Goa, and hundreds of industrial workers are forced to navigate this chaotic stretch. Anti-social elements hover around, exploiting minor vehicle friction to intimidate drivers and extract money. The hoodlums’ reign of terror makes it appear authorities have rented Karaswado to migrants. Despite civic bodies issuing notices for roadside encroachments, migrants who indulge in violations on comunidade land are seemingly pampered by local rulers. Are they above the law if even the Food and Drug Administration fails to monitor them?
