Goa, May 17 -- With Upendra Naik ( Video journalist ) , ANIL KUMAR MISHRA reports

Taleigao was renowned for its serene atmosphere, lush green fields, and proximity to the Arabian Sea. Today, those very attributes are under threat, with locals warning that the unchecked pace of construction has transformed the village into a 'Ticking Time Bomb' that demands urgent intervention.

Speaking to O Heraldo, Taleigao resident Dattaprasad Naik expressed the growing concern among villagers, saying the area is being rapidly urbanised under the guise of development. While the initial roadworks were welcomed as necessary improvements, it has now become evident that these were merely precursors to facilitate large-scale real estate projects, many of w...