HYDRAA clears encroachments, saves park land in Gachibowli
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) removed encroachments at two locations in the city on Thursday, safeguarding a public park in Gachibowli and restoring an encroached road in Shamirpet.
Park land protected in Gachibowli
In Gachibowli’s Telecom Nagar, a layout was developed in 1982 over 32 acres with permission from the then Hyderabad Urban Development Authority. Of this, 4,000 square yards was earmarked for a public park.
Over the years, around 1,500 square yards of the park land was encroached upon and residential structures came up. Attempts were also made to encroach upon the remaining 2,500 square yards by claiming it as plotted land.
Following complaints from Telecom Nagar residents through HYDRAA’s Prajavani grievance platform, field inspections were conducted by HYDRAA officials along with revenue and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials, on the directions of HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath.
Officials confirmed that the land was reserved for a park. While existing residential structures were excluded, HYDRAA cleared encroachments on the remaining 2,500 square yards, erected boards marking it as park land, and fenced the area to prevent future encroachments.
Road encroachment removed in Shamirpet
In Shamirpet’s Friends Colony in Medchal–Malkajgiri district, HYDRAA removed road encroachments blocking access to the Shamirpet police station.
A layout was developed in 1987 over 4.20 acres in Survey No. 1198. A 20-foot-wide road within the layout was encroached upon, with walls and a gate constructed and the road merged with adjacent plots.
HYDRAA Demolishes 30-Year Encroachment in Shamirpet! 🏗️
Friends Colony compound wall blocking 20-ft road finally cleared after residents’ complaints. Free movement restored. Strict action warning issued. Locals celebrate! #Hyderabad #Shamirpet #HYDRAA pic.twitter.com/tiaemmJ4c5
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) January 22, 2026
After a complaint was received through Prajavani, HYDRAA conducted a field inquiry and confirmed the encroachment. The agency removed the illegal structures on Thursday, restoring the road for residents.
Local residents said they had been approaching departments for over 15 years and welcomed HYDRAA’s intervention, which finally restored access to their colony.
