Goa, April 4 -- On Friday, residents of Naquerim-Betul Panchayat, joined by Quepem MLA Alton D'Costa, staged a silent protest at the South Goa District Collector's office, demanding action against Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. The protest comes in the wake of a recent explosion at the company's warehouse, which occurred on March 21, 2025, and was allegedly operating illegally.

The villagers voiced their strong opposition to the establishment of the company in their community, expressing concerns over the safety of their lives and environment. They emphasized that the explosion had put their lives at significant risk and that, despite filing a complaint, no investigation had been conducted into the company's activities.

Alton ...