The Telangana High Court directed Madhapur Police to assist Sunnam Cheruvu restoration works without using force, and appointed an RDO-level officer for neutral supervision. The order came amid disputes between HYDRAA and local residents over lake boundaries and permissions
BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao marked Diwali with families displaced by HYDRAA demolitions in Hyderabad, criticising the Congress government for its alleged failure to deliver development and protect the poor. They pledged support and demanded immediate housing relief for affected citizens.
A damaged 2-km road stretch near Cyber Towers in Hyderabad is causing daily traffic delays and frustration for IT professionals and commuters. With tanker movement worsening the condition, residents and employees are demanding GHMC’s urgent intervention and repair works
A six-year-old boy, Mohd Umair, drowned in Sunnam Cheruvu at Adibatla on Monday while following his mother near the lake. Despite her attempts to save him, Umair slipped into the water and drowned. Police have begun an investigation.
Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected flood-prone areas across Hyderabad, reviewed nala diversions in Borabanda and Sunnam Cheruvu, suggested lake development in Gachibowli, and examined drainage work in Vanasthalipuram and Meerpet to enhance flood prevention and urban resilience
Serilingampally MLA Arekapudi Gandhi opposed HYDRAA’s demolitions at Sunnam Cheruvu, alleging lack of proper survey and FTL boundary demarcation. He warned officials of escalation to CM Revanth Reddy if errors weren’t corrected. Similar protests were earlier led by Danam Nagender
PCB report of water samples from tankers find high levels of lead, cadmium, nickel; police cases have been filed against those selling borewell water from Sunnam Cheruvu for drinking purposes, says Hydraa
Protest erupted in Madhapur’s Ayyappa Society as Sunnam Cheruvu residents opposed HYDRAA’s eviction survey. Locals claimed a court stay was ignored and land size was inflated. Some demonstrators threatened self-immolation. Police intervened and restored order.
The Kukatpally MLA suggested that the State government constitute a dedicated committee to conduct a comprehensive survey of all water bodies, starting in Kukatpally.
Families and homeowners in Erla Cheruvu and Sunnam Cheruvu, whose houses were demolished by HYDRAA, are now demanding answers from the State government.
The residents were allegedly obstructing the officials by threatening to kill themselves by self- immolation. They poured kerosene over their bodies to prevent the demolition
