HYDRAA reclaims encroached park land in Yellareddyguda after six decades

In 1961, a layout was established over five acres in the name of Sai Saradhi Nagar with 35 plots. In the layout, 1,533 square yards were designated as park land

Hyderabad: A park land measuring 1,533 square yards in Yellareddyguda, which had been under encroachment for many years, was reclaimed by the Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Sunday to be utilised for its original purpose as a public park.

With the reclamation of park land after a gap of six decades, a joyful atmosphere was witnessed among the residents of Sai Saradhi Nagar. They expressed happiness that their dream of creating the park was realised after a 60-year struggle.

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“We are expressing our joy as our prolonged efforts to establish a park finally succeeded, fulfilling our long-standing aspiration,” a few residents told HYDRAA officials.

HYDRAA teams today entered the park and demolished encroachments near Madhuranagar Metro Railway Station following a complaint filed by the representatives of Sai Saradhi Nagar Residents Welfare Association through Prajavani programme.

An investigation found the park land to be encroached upon. In 1961, a layout was established over five acres in the name of Sai Saradhi Nagar with 35 plots. In the layout, that 1,533 square yards were designated as park land, a press release from HYDRAA said.

Later, a shed was built on the park land and occupied. During HYDRAA enquiry, it was revealed the encroachers had managed to get house numbers as well.