Goa, Aug. 6 -- Quepem MLA Altone D'Costa has given the Goa government a 15-day ultimatum to restart the stalled reconstruction work of the Quepem Police Station, warning of intensified protests if the project does not resume.

Leading a demonstration outside the Deputy Collector's office in Quepem along with local residents and Congress workers, D'Costa alleged that the reconstruction project has remained incomplete despite the police station being shifted to a temporary location nearly five years ago to facilitate repairs and rebuilding.

He said the prolonged delay has caused significant inconvenience to residents, who are now required to travel to the temporary police station. According to the MLA, many people also have to hire motorcy...