Goa: Mollem residents spooked as ore truckers ‘roam’ in village

PONDA: The residents of Mollem in Dharbandora are apprehensive as they allege that drivers of mining trucks coming from outside the state roam around in the village.
Fearing the spread of coronavirus, panchayat members have demanded that the mining companies provide all facilities to the truck drivers inside the respective company’s premises.
Deputy sarpanch and representative of the Suktali ward, Sushant Bhagat, told TOI that mining truck drivers roam around the village in groups without wearing masks. He also claimed they spit all over. “This behaviour is bound to lead to the spread of coronavirus in our village,” he said.
Sarpanch Snehalata Naik said that at a meeting held before the transportation of the iron ore began, the mining companies concerned had agreed they would take care of the truckers.
The sarpanch also said villagers from non-mining wards are also of the opinion that except essential commodity carriages, no other transport vehicles should be allowed into the village.