PANJIM, June 2 -- Neglected by the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP), Portuguese-era Boca-de-Vaca spring tunnel and surrounding areas located in the state's capital city are in complete shambles.

A visit to the spring by O Heraldo team found that trash including plastic waste, bottles, shoes,etc, are floating in the heritage spring water which previously was a major source of water and believed to have 'medicinal values'. The drains adjacent to the tunnel are completely choked.

The tunnel was reportedly renovated and developed by Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) to attract tourists in 2018 and subsequently it was reportedly handed over to CCP for maintenance.

A transparent glass floor was constructed to enable the visit...