Hyderabad: HYDRAA saves 2 more lakes from clutches of encroachers

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency has stepped up its ongoing drive to safeguard water bodies from illegal encroachments, responding promptly to complaints lodged by local residents. HYDRAA successfully protected two more lakes in Medchal-Malkajgiri district by installing sturdy protective fencing and erecting prominent warning signboards clearly identifying the areas as protected lake property.

In the first operation, officials secured Gollavani Kunta, which spreads across 3.11 acres in Dommara Pochampally village of Dundigal Mandal. Action was initiated after miscreants allegedly attempted to encroach upon the water body by dumping soil and filling up portions of the lake bed. HYDRAA teams fenced the entire perimeter and installed official signboards declaring the land as lake property to deter further violations.

In a parallel drive, HYDRAA safeguarded Chintala Cheruvu, spanning approximately 27 acres across the Gajularamaram and Devender Nagar areas of Quthbullapur Mandal. Although earlier encroachments on lake land in Survey Number 329 had been demolished, fresh complaints emerged regarding renewed attempts at illegal construction and the erection of temporary sheds by encroachers.

Following a thorough field-level inspection, HYDRAA installed fencing to protect nine acres of vulnerable lake land alongside clear warning boards. Through these decisive interventions, HYDRAA has reinforced its firm commitment to preserving urban water bodies and preventing the illegal occupation of lake lands across the region.

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