Adibatla Land dispute: nephew of BRS chief arrested for attempted takeover
On Tuesday, Kalvakuntla Kanna Rao, the nephew of BRS Chief KCR, was apprehended by Adibatla police in connection with a land dispute. His bail plea was turned down by the High Court after two failed attempts to secure anticipatory bail. Kanna Rao, along with his group, allegedly tried to take over 2 acres of land in Mane Guda, leading to the arrest of 38 individuals, including him. The Adibatla police filed a case of attempted murder against businessman Kalvakuntla Kanna Rao and his companions for trespassing on private property and assaulting employees of a company. Both parties claim ownership of the land, and the legal battle is ongoing. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, was reported late despite the initial case being filed on March 3.
High-Profile Land Dispute Adibatla: nephew of BRS chief arrested in Mane Guda Clash:
The police have identified 22 suspects involved in the attack, with five already in custody and the remaining at large. Among those absconding are Kanna Rao, Jakkidi Surender, Jakkidi Harinath, Shiva, and Daniel. Meanwhile, Shiva Kumar, Chinna, Suresh, G Kumar, and Mohd Shahid have been remanded in judicial custody.
The accused face charges under various sections of the IPC, including attempt to murder, rioting, criminal trespass, causing harm with a dangerous weapon, and criminal intimidation. According to the police, OSR Projects owns a 10,000 sq yards land sold by Jakkidi Surender Reddy, who allegedly attempted to encroach on it. The accused vandalized the property, attacked caretakers, and set structures on fire. A case was registered and nephew of BRS chief arrested based on a complaint by Bandoju Srinivas of OSR Projects. The investigation is ongoing, as confirmed by Adibatla SHO, S Raghavender Reddy.
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.
