HYDRAA demolishes illegal structures in Ramnagar

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) launched a demolition drive at Ramnagar on Friday, targeting illegal structures encroaching on vital drainage systems, fulfilling a promise made to local residents within 24 hours. This is the first HYDRAA's action within the city. The operation followed an inspection by HYDRAA commissioner A.V. Ranganath, who assessed the unauthorised constructions in the Manemma Colony that had been causing severe disruption to the local civic infrastructure.

After receiving numerous complaints from residents about encroachments on roads and drainage systems, commissioner Ranganath directed the GHMC and revenue officials to investigate the matter. The officials confirmed that the structures were illegal, leading to the initiation of the demolitions early on Friday morning. Ranganath emphasised the agency's commitment to addressing public grievances swiftly and effectively. 

"We received multiple complaints from the locals, and after verification, we initiated the demolition to clear the encroachments," Ranganath said. He



further confirmed that the operation focused exclusively on commercial establishments, with no residential properties being impacted.

The demolished structures were primarily businesses built by occupying the nala (drain) in Manemma Colony, which had severely obstructed the stormwater drainage system, leading to frequent flooding and road blockages in the area. The cleared areas are expected to improve accessibility and restore proper stormwater drainage, alleviating the longstanding issues faced by the local community. Residents of Manemma Colony (Malamma Galli) in Ramnagar expressed their relief and gratitude for HYDRAA's prompt action.

This demolition marks HYDRAA's 166th operation since its inception, further solidifying the agency's reputation for taking swift and uncompromising action against illegal encroachments. The agency previously garnered national attention after the demolition of the actor Nagarjuna-owned N-Convention, which had been illegally built on the full tank level (FTL) of Thammidikunta lake in Madhapur.