Hyderabad man lies on Gowliguda road in protest against potholes

A man lay down on the road at Gowliguda bus stand in Hyderabad to protest worsening road conditions and potholes. Residents say recent rains have damaged several stretches, with two-wheeler riders facing risks and commuters demanding permanent repairs from the GHMC.

Hyderabad: In an unusual protest against poor road conditions, a man lay down on the busy road at Gowliguda bus stand, drawing attention to the growing problem of potholes in the city.
The protester, Feroz, said he was agitated over the deteriorating condition of the road and wanted to highlight the difficulties being faced by motorists and pedestrians. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Feroz is seen lying on the road as a mark of protest.

Two policemen who reached the spot tried to persuade him to move aside to prevent disruption to traffic on the busy stretch. They reportedly assured him that the road would be repaired by the following morning. However, Feroz argued that the condition of the road had been deteriorating for several days and that motorists were being put to considerable inconvenience.

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Several roads in the southern parts of Hyderabad have developed potholes following the recent rains. The road near the Puranapul cremation ground is among the stretches where commuters are facing severe problems.

“The entire stretch is riddled with potholes. Commuters, particularly two-wheeler riders, are finding it difficult to negotiate the road,” said Shaker Ali, a local resident.

A similar situation prevails on the Jalpally road, where a truck carrying a road roller reportedly overturned after one of its tyres landed in a large pothole. “The potholes have become a serious hazard for motorists. There is a constant fear of accidents, especially at night,” said Dinesh Kumar, a resident of Sriramnagar Colony.

Even in the heart of the city, the situation is no different. At Khaja Mansion Junction, Masab Tank commuters have been complaining about damaged roads and potholes.

Residents alleged that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) often undertakes patchwork repairs, but the potholes reappear after even light rainfall. Similar complaints are being reported from several parts of the city, with residents demanding permanent repairs instead of temporary patchwork.