GHMC clears roadside encroachments near Mindspace, shopkeepers protest

GHMC teams, assisted by traffic police, cleared roadside sheds and kiosks around Mindspace in Hitec City to ease traffic congestion. Shopkeepers protested the drive, claiming the sudden removal of encroachments would disrupt their livelihood and demanded reconsideration from authorities.

Hyderabad: The GHMC authorities along with the traffic police removed roadside encroachments on the road around Mindspace building at Hitech city.

The GHMC teams with the help of earth movers removed the sheds and roadside kiosks on the main road following complains of traffic slow in the IT corridor area. The traffic police and the law & order police were present along with the GHMC staff during the special drive.

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The shopkeepers however protested the move of the authorities saying that it will affect their livelihood.