Goa, June 22 -- A serious case of environmental violation has come to light in Varca Pedda, where a sand dune-protected under Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms-has been illegally destroyed.

The incident, which took place in a protected coastal area, has sparked outrage among local residents and environmentalists, who are calling for immediate action against the perpetrators and urgent restoration of the damage caused.

The motive behind the destruction remains unclear, but the implications are alarming. The sand dune served as a vital natural defence, shielding nearby paddy fields from the intrusion of saline seawater.

With its removal, there is now an increased risk of seawater flooding agricultural land during high tides or rough we...