HYDRAA removes multi-site hits

Acting on complaints received through the Prajavani programme, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Friday removed encroachments and fenced off two parks, a utility plot and a lake in the city.

At Annojiguda village in Ghatkesar mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, HYDRAA secured 3,400 square yards of land earmarked for utilities in survey number 94 and 95. Field inspection confirmed that the layout earmarked 1,122 square yards for a park, 1,018 square yards for a square school yard. 518 square yards for the temple hall. The agency fenced the entire property and installed anti-trespass notice boards.

In Vijayanagar Colony Phase-II at Hayathnagar Village in Ranga Reddy District, HYDRAA has provided a park of 447 square yards. Acting on a complaint by the Colony Welfare Association, officials examined the revenue and layout records and confirmed that the land had been earmarked for a park with a nine-acre layout approved by the gram panchayat in 1999.

After issuing notices to the affected parties and examining their submissions and records, the officials decided that the land belonged to the park. They ordered no construction there and fenced off the property.

At Balapur village in Balapur mandal, HYDRAA removed precast compound walls built at the full tank level (FTL) of Kothamonicunta lake in Ranga Reddy district. The 7.20-acre lake has faced encroachment on both sides, with more than an acre reportedly occupied by the construction of walls. Attempts were also made to fill part of the lake with soil.

Based on complaints from local residents, HYDRAA officials along with relevant departments inspected the site, confirmed FTL encroachments and removed the walls on Friday. The agency has also fenced the entire 7.20-acre lake.

Published – 13 Nov 2026 21:13 IST