Goa, June 26 -- There is growing alarm in Seraulim over an illegal fish market operating at Seraulim Circle, where serious health and sanitation violations are putting the community at risk.

According to local residents and activists, discarded fish-originally meant for fertilizer production-are being washed in sewage-contaminated water, then blasted with ice and chemicals to mask spoilage, and ultimately sold to unsuspecting consumers. This practice has raised grave concerns about food safety, public health, and the effectiveness of local governance.

Locals report that the fish, often unfit for human consumption, is sourced from waste piles and washed in water drawn from open drains or sewage channels. The use of chemicals and ice is i...