Residents expressed concern that the project could severely threaten the village’s biodiversity. According to locals, wild animals have already started entering the village at night, allegedly due to disturbance in their natural habitat. These animals have reportedly been damaging agricultural fields, and villagers fear that, in the future, there could even be attacks on residents if human-wildlife conflict intensifies.
The awareness rally aimed to unite villagers in opposition to the project and to encourage collective action to safeguard the village’s environmental balance and traditional agricultural practices. Participants emphasised that the project could permanently alter the rural character of Carapur, disrupt its peace, and fundamentally change its environmental landscape.
The rally began at the Shantadurga temple in Carapur“Sarvan and proceeded up to Kolmavada, covering various wards of the village. At each locality, residents interacted with households and distributed informational leaflets explaining the anticipated risks associated with the development.
Villagers stated that the adverse effects of the project are already becoming visible and warned that the situation could worsen if construction continues unchecked. Taking these concerns into account, they declared that the agitation against the residential project would be intensified in the coming days to protect the village’s identity, environment, and future generations.
