AGONDA, March 21 -- AUGUSTO RODRIGUES

The Deputy Collector and other officials were present at Agonda on Friday, sealing establishments that have been ordered shut by the High Court to protect the turtle nesting sites on the beach.

The 24-hour deadline set by the court to pull the shutters down on 67 places had expired, but it was clear that the administration would need more time to seal all. The stretch of coastline in question spans from Valvado to Dhovolkazonvado in Agonda. Thirteen places were visibly wrapped in tarpaulin, though some rooms remain unsealed. While certain areas have been completely sealed, many others still lack the necessary closures.

Deputy Collector Madhu Narvekar provided some context, stating, "We are sealing ...