Dear Editor Herald Sir,
Everyday I go for a cup of tea at Cafe Bhonsle. I noticed that number of buildings near this Cafe are not safe. Today i saw a ladder with number of workers on the job of repairing the relatively tall dilapitated building sideways. We customers all feel this particular building is on the verge of collapsing. I enquired with some shop owners at the ground level of the Cafe Bhosle building who are still running their business there if they are not concerned and they say that they have left to Divine Providence. But customers of this Cafe Bhosle are more worried that any time this building which is in danger may collapse and fall on them. (see two photos taken today on 10th July). Look at the condition of this building for assessment. It is shocking that repairs are being attempted in the rains instead of being done more in advance. Recently on 5th July an adjacent shop which was given on rent had a short circuit and whole shop was burnt including their new furniture. ( also see this photo). I enquired with many shops close by whether CCP or Government authorities approached them to shift in case of any eventuality. They said none of these government officials nor even Collector has approached them. Stephen Dias Social Activist 9422443110 Dona Paula 10th July 2023