Hyderabad: Authorities took strong action against illegal buildings in the Hydernagar area on Monday. The crackdown followed several public complaints about encroachments on government land.
A special team from HYDRA responded quickly. They used heavy equipment to demolish multiple unauthorized structures spread across nine acres. These buildings stood on land meant for public use, including 79 residential plots, parks, and internal roads.
To ensure safety during the operation, a large number of local police officers were deployed. Their presence helped prevent any resistance and kept the situation under control.
HYDRA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath confirmed that the demolition was carried out under the orders of the Telangana High Court’s division bench. He stated, “It is an HMDA layout, and the structures were removed as they were illegal.”
According to officials, a person named Dr. Prasad had allegedly taken over the land using an unregistered agreement. Plot owners accused him of removing boundary markers and illegally renting out the property. Reports suggest he collected over ₹50 lakh per month in rent, even though the matter was still pending in court.
In another operation on the same day, HYDRA targeted illegal structures at Dollar Hills in Puppalaguda, located in the Manikonda municipality of Ranga Reddy district.
This action followed complaints from plot owners who said the roads and park areas were being illegally built upon. Residents from nearby colonies also reported that their connecting roads were blocked by unauthorized construction.
Following a detailed investigation and hearings from all parties, Commissioner Ranganath confirmed that no official permissions were granted for the construction. As a result, the illegal buildings were torn down.
Earlier last week, HYDRA officials visited the Rajaji Nagar layout in Koheda village, part of Abdullapurmet Mandal in Ranga Reddy district. The visit came after a complaint filed through the Prajavani program.
The layout covers about 17 acres and includes nearly 190 plots. Several owners raised concerns about illegal construction and filed formal grievances.
HYDRA continues to act on public complaints, focusing on protecting government and public spaces from illegal occupation. The recent demolitions highlight the agency’s commitment to enforcing building regulations and responding to citizen concerns.
