Road damage in Neknampur–Alijapur sparks anger among locals
HYDERABAD: In Neknampur–Alijapur, near Khizra Enclave (Ward 128), a battered 100-foot stretch of road has ignited a fresh wave of anger among Manikonda residents. Locals and community leaders accuse officials of turning a blind eye and blame shoddy contractor work for the mess. The road caved in after recent drainage work. This has led to urgent calls for repairs and for those responsible to be held accountable.
Meanwhile, Shaik Arif Mohammed, General Secretary of the voluntary socio-political organization The Citizens Council, highlighted the issue, stating the damage was a direct result of substandard drainage works and that authorities have remained negligent despite repeated complaints. He drew a parallel to earlier road collapses in Manikonda, notably near the Team 4 Space project, calling them a warning of what systemic failure can lead to. “Immediate repair & accountability needed,” he demanded.
Notably, Sitaram Dhulipala, former president of the Federation of All Colonies Residential Welfare Association (FACRWA), Manikonda, and a local Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party member, confirmed the issue had been raised by the BRS previously. “Yes, need attention please… action need to be taken against the concerned for bad workmanship,” Dhulipala stated, endorsing the demand for punitive measures.
Residents blame shoddy drainage work
Beyond fixing the immediate hazard, residents are pointing to the root cause: the civic contract awarding process. Anupama Kapoor, a concerned citizen, articulated a growing public sentiment. “The govt should penalise the contractors who are given these contracts to make roads & the office in charge too, who gives these contrary to miscreants,” she said.
Furthermore, she critiqued fundamental flaw in public procurement. “Till the time L1 (Lowest bidder) is considered as the main factor to qualify, we will have to face these fiascos.” This statement reflects a widespread belief that the pursuit of the cheapest bid compromises quality and safety, leading to recurring infrastructure failures.
Residents are demanding more than a quick fix. They want a full investigation into the drainage debacle, blacklisting of negligent contractors, and a complete overhaul of the tender process to put quality and durability first.
