Goa, Oct. 12 -- Velsao locals confronted railway officials on Monday over the scheduled overnight closure of Level Crossing No. 26, alleging that the village Panchayat and affected communities had not been informed in advance.

The crossing is scheduled to remain closed from 10 pm on October 12 to 5 am on October 13 to facilitate the laying of the second railway track under the ongoing double-tracking project. Residents also claimed that no public notice had been displayed near the crossing.

The fishermen's community expressed concern that the closure could disrupt daily operations. Railway officials reportedly assured locals that steps would be taken to minimise inconvenience.

Social worker Roquezinho D'Souza said he would approach the...