Daijiworld Media Network - Mapusa

Mapusa, Jul 21: The North Goa district administration on Monday demolished 23 unauthorised structures at Temwada on Morjim Beach after they were found to be in violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules.

The action was carried out following orders issued by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) and was conducted under heavy police security.

The demolition came just two days after advocate Ankur Kumar and his client Anil Naik were allegedly assaulted by a group of men while pursuing legal action related to the demolition proceedings.

In connection with the attack, police arrested local businessman Dileep Morje and his son Dhruva Morje. An investigation into the assault is currently underway.

The demolition order had earlier been upheld by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which emphasised the need to safeguard Goa's fragile coastal ecosystem. The tribunal noted that the affected area serves as an important nesting ground for the endangered olive ridley turtles, making strict enforcement of environmental regulations essential.