GHMC Conducts Demolition Drive Against Encroachments in Tolichowki

The Freedom Press

Hyderabad, Nov 12: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Thursday carried out a demolition drive in the Hakimpet area of Tolichowki to remove alleged illegal encroachments that had reportedly been causing inconvenience to residents and commuters.

The action followed several complaints from residents, who had approached GHMC authorities seeking the removal of the alleged encroachments. The demolition drive was conducted under tight security arrangements.

However, the hut dwellers objected to the action and protested against the presence of police personnel and GHMC officials at the site.

A GHMC official said that the civic body had received several complaints regarding the alleged encroachments in Hakimpet, with residents claiming that they were creating difficulties for people in the locality.

Speaking about the operation, D. Jagan, Deputy Commissioner of GHMC’s Golconda Zone, said, “We received several complaints regarding illegal encroachments in the Hakimpet area, which were reportedly causing inconvenience to residents and commuters. Accordingly, a special anti-encroachment drive was conducted today to address the complaints and ensure convenience for the public.”