GHMC sanitation worker threatens, dumps garbage inside 75-year-old’s home in Sainikpuri
Allegations of Harassment and Collusion
SAINIKPURI: In a shocking incident, a GHMC sanitation worker reportedly threatened a 75-year-old senior citizen and dumped garbage in his residence in Sainikpuri, located within the Kapra circle of Hyderabad.
The victim, identified as 75-year-old MVVS Appa Rao, resides in Nethaji Nagar in Sainikpuri. The neighbor, A.V Sudhakar Rao, had allegedly discarded waste towards the South-East corner of their dwelling. However, instead of addressing the refuse deposited near their home, sanitary field assistant Vasantha brought sweeper Susheela and disposed of the entire waste into their residence.
The complainant, Appa Rao, claimed that the sanitary field assistant, Vasantha, arrived and rudely deposited a broomstick into their home. Rao further alleged that Vasantha exhibited discourteous behavior towards him and his wife over the phone, upon being informed about the waste disposal into their residence, purportedly under the directive of sanitary supervisor Nagaraj.
Rao accused sanitary supervisor Nagaraj and sanitary field assistant Vasantha of collusion, asserting that they harassed him and his wife by dumping waste and a broomstick at the base of a Bael tree, revered for its sanctity, where leaves are utilised for their daily rituals. He contended that the refuse and broomstick remain at the tree’s base.
See how the sanitation worker with the Sanitation field assistant on the instruction of Sanitation supervisor Mr. Nagaraj throws garbage inside a resident’s home.@GadwalvijayaTRS @CommissionrGHMC
What action will you take on AMOH and Sanitation supervisor? pic.twitter.com/5O3U7fxeNf
— Srikhande Umesh Kumar (@srikhande_umesh) March 14, 2024
The Confrontation and Complaint
In a complaint addressed to Deputy Commissioner of Kapra Municipality, Appa Rao alleged that the sweeper had confessed to dumping the waste into their home as per the instructions of Sanitary Field Assistant Vasantha. Rao further claimed that Nagaraj denied acknowledging the CCTV footage as evidence of waste disposal by their neighbor, A.V.Sudhakar Rao, and purportedly declared allegiance to whatever directives Vasantha provided, threatening to levy a fine of Rs. 10,000 for the waste dumped by A.V.Sudhakar Rao.
Appa Rao asserted that the actions of Nagaraj and Vasantha amounted to intentional mental harassment and gross violation of their fundamental rights. He disclosed that Nagaraj had openly challenged him to seek redress from any authority. Rao submitted all CCTV footage along with the complaint and demanded action against both sanitary supervisor Nagaraj and sanitary field assistant Vasantha for disposing of the neighbor’s waste into their home.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
