Goa, Aug. 7 -- While the government claims to be cracking down on rampant land grabbing across Goa, citizens and activists say the system remains broken - with illegally occupied properties yet to be reclaimed and key officials still unaccountable.

According to official figures shared in the Legislative Assembly, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has registered 30 cases and arrested 75 individuals, including 12 repeat offenders. However, the numbers tell only part of the story. Despite arrests, land continues to remain in the hands of encroachers - including those with political connections or bureaucratic backing.

Among the arrested are six government officials - Mamlatdars, Sub-Registrars and personnel from the Department of Archae...