After Colva, malaria has raised its ugly head in coastal Benaulim due to the booming construction activity. As many as 16 cases of plasmodium falciparum have been detected near a construction site, close to a starred hotel over the last few days, causing concern both amongst locals as well as health officials. While most of the affected are believed to be migrant labourers, a couple of locals, including a three-year-old child, have fallen prey to the mosquito menace. Locals attributed the malaria menace to the construction projects presently underway close to the beach resorts and have demanded immediate attention from the concerned authorities. When contacted, the Cansaulim Primary Health Centre