Goa, July 6 -- The worsening condition of both the old and new Sanguem market complexes has become a major source of concern for residents and visitors alike. Once envisioned as a vibrant centre of local trade, the market now stands as a stark symbol of municipal apathy.

Garbage lies scattered across the premises, filling the air with a foul stench that greets anyone entering the area. The lack of consistent cleaning and waste management has allowed the situation to deteriorate into a full-blown health and sanitation crisis.

The fish market section is in especially dire condition. Gutters designed to drain wastewater are choked and overflowing, releasing a persistent, noxious odour. Stagnant water has become a breeding ground for flies ...