Mining transportation continues unhindered in Quepem
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
QUEPEM, JUNE 22
Even though mining transportation ceases from June to October, mining transport via Quepem town continues unhindered in violation of the orders of the South Goa collector and Quepem Deputy Collector.
According to sources, the mining transportation, which is still in operation from one of the mines at Maina-Quepem, starts at about 5.30 am and continues in full swing from 7 am to 8 am.
It may be recalled that the deputy collector in his order stated that in view of opening of schools from June 7 and for the safety of students, mining trucks were prohibited from plying along the road from 7 am to 8 am and from 1 pm to 2 pm so that students from these areas can safely reach to the school in time and reach their residence.
The work of implementing the order was entrusted to respective police stations. However, in violation of the order, mining transport via Quepem town is still going on and that too in front of Quepem police deputed in Quepem town.
Sources informed Herald that the operation of mining transport that starts early morning continues between 7 am and 8 am, endangering the lives of school-going children, who find it difficult to cross the road.
“It also affects the farming community, as it being a rainy season farmers from Ambaulim and other areas prefer to go to their paddy fields with their Yolk early in the morning,” informed sources.
One Francis Fernandes from Ambaulim informed Herald that the operation of mining transport early morning not only disturbs their sleep, but it also affects them while proceeding towards their paddy fields with the cattle. “Spillage of ore on the road turns the entire road slippery,” he added.
