Hyderabad: People in Tarnaka are worried about illegal structures, missing sidewalks, and no streetlights, which make the area dangerous and difficult to navigate.
From Tarnaka X Roads to Street Number 1, vendors and unauthorized buildings have taken over sidewalks. This forces people to walk on the road, risking their safety. In some areas, there are no sidewalks at all. The route from Lalapet Flyover to Tarnaka is also crowded with encroachments. This causes traffic jams and problems for local residents and commuters. Additionally, the area lacks proper lighting, adding to safety issues.
Residents have complained many times to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and the Hyderabad Traffic Police, but nothing has changed. People want authorities to quickly check these areas, clear the sidewalks, and install streetlights to make walking safer.
“As there are no proper footpaths and these encroachments are further covering the limited pedestrian space, pedestrians are forced to walk on the main roads. Because of that, many accidents have been reported. It would be better if concerned officials conduct regular inspections and take stern action against the encroachers and also install street lights.” – Syed Khaled Shah Chishty Hussaini, secretary, United Federation of Residents Welfare Associations (UFERWAs)
“Multiple appeals were made to the GHMC concerning the absence of footpaths along the Tarnaka-Habsiguda route, yet no action was initiated. Due to this, thousands of residents are facing safety hazards as travelling on this road during peak hours has become especially difficult for those on foot.” – Dr P Mohan Rao, president, Tarnaka Welfare Association
