Delhi Men Recklessly Drive Near Turtle Nesting Area In Goa, Case Registered

Incidents of driving on beaches, damaging the peace and scenic beauty, have become a common occurrence. There have been multiple reports of tourists violating local laws and driving their cars on beaches, which are home to fragile ecosystems, and driving disrupts this ecosystem. The first such incident was reported from Ladakh; later, another incident from Goa came to light, and the tourists were later arrested. Now, a similar incident is doing the rounds on the internet that shows an SUV being driven recklessly along the pristine shores of Goa’s protected Olive Ridley turtle beach at Morjim, Goa.

The ecologically sensitive beach is a breeding ground for the turtles that make their nests on the beach at Morjim. As per the said video, the car, belonging to a local from Taleigao, was being driven by a Delhi native who is currently residing in Goa.

The now-viral clip led to widespread condemnation, as the speed of the car poses a threat in the sensitive nesting area, prompting significant worry regarding its effect on the Olive Ridley turtles there.

Have a look at the video below:

Since being shared, the video has gone immensely viral, garnering the attention of many and leaving social media users furious. Internet users chimed in to the comments section and filled it with an influx of reactions criticising the men. Many voiced concerns over the incident, while a few echoed that Delhiites create the same ruckus wherever they go.

Actor Abhinav Shukla wrote, Was it cool? NO. Was it unique? NO (lot of Delhi idiots do it). Was it masculine? NO, it was cringy. Did it impress anyone? NO. Will they do it again? YES. Once a Chapri always a Chapri.”

“I am from Delhi and I fully support the idea that Delhiites should be banned from all places,” a user commented.

Another added, “Dilli is hell on earth. It should be quarantined and nobody who has lived there should be allowed to move out.”

“Delhiites embarrass the north collectively,” an account remarked.

Furious after watching the video, an Instagram user commented, “I’m sorry to say but Delhi people are ruining Goa. Most of the properties are now owned by Delhi people.”

“I’ve seen a massive change in Goa over the past few years, and it’s really heartbreaking,” posted another.

The viral video further informed that a case has been registered in the same regard under environmental protection laws against those involved.