Hakeempet Anti-Encroachment Drive | Hyderabad, Nov. 12: Tension prevailed in Hakeempet near IAS Colony on Thursday after Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials demolished temporary shelters during an anti-encroachment drive.
The GHMC town planning officials launched the operation in the Golconda Zone to clear structures obstructing a stormwater drain. Police were deployed during the demolition, triggering heated arguments with residents.
Residents claimed they had lived in the area for nearly 50 years. They questioned the sudden demolition and said they had received no prior notice.
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Jeetu Rathod, a resident, alleged that officials used police personnel and earthmovers to remove the shelters without warning. He said many affected families depended on daily-wage work and questioned where they would go.
Hakeempet Anti-Encroachment Drive | Drive Targets Stormwater Drain Obstruction
Golconda Zone Deputy Commissioner D Jagan said the temporary shelters had encroached 10 to 15 feet into the stormwater drain. He said the structures obstructed water flow and had to be removed.
He also said road-widening work would begin soon to ease traffic in the area, following demands from local residents.
Tolichowki Inspector L Ramesh Naik said mild tension prevailed during the operation. However, officials completed the demolition after persuading the residents.
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