Police deployed at Sal bandhara to restrict entry of picnickers

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Samir Umarye

BICHOLIM: The residents of Sal, Bicholim heaved a sigh of relief as police personnel have been deputed at the bandhara in the village restricting entry of the picnickers at the site.

It may be recalled that the Sal residents were up in arms against the activities near the Sal bandhara by the hooligans and picnickers, who were not only dumping garbage at the site but also driving their vehicles in a rash and negligent manner.

The residents and the panchayat at special meeting had threatened to stop water supply to the Padosem Water treatment Plant if the issue is not resolved. Bicholim Mamlatdar Pravinjay Pandit after meeting the stake holders ordered the Bicholim Police to patrol the area especially on Saturdays and Sundays.

“Through a letter dated 17/5/2019, the Mamlatdar directed the Bicholim police inspector to depute sufficient armed police personnel near the Sal bandhara from 8 am to 7 pm. “Depute sufficient armed police personnel at the said bandhara site at Sal on every Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 7 pm and prohibit the picnickers at the bandhara belonging to WRD Bicholim,” the letter reads.

“The mamlatdar asked the police to take stringent action against the hooligans. “If the picnickers refuse to adhere to the above directions then stringent action should be initiated against them under the relevant provisions of law,” the letter states.

Following the letter, police personnel were deployed on the weekends near the bandhara, which also included lady constables. After the swift action from the mamlatdar and the police, the residents have expressed satisfaction and have applauded the efforts of the authorities.