HYDRAA removes encroachments at multiple locations - The HinduPublished - November 13, 2026 09:13 pm IST - HYDERABADFollowing complaints received through its Prajavani programme, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Friday removed encroachments and fenced off two park sites, a land parcel earmarked for public utilities and a lake in the city .In Annojiguda village of Ghatkesar mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, HYDRAA secured 3,400 square yards of land earmarked for public utilities in survey numbers 94 and 95. A field inspection confirmed that the layout had allocated 1,122 square yards for a park, 1,018 square yards for a school, 742 square yards for a community hall and 518 square yards for a temple hall. The agency fenced the entire land and installed sign boards against tresspassing.In Vijayanagar Colony Phase-II of Hayathnagar village in Ranga Reddy district, HYDRAA secured a 447 square yard park site. Following a complaint from the colony welfare association, officials examined revenue and layout records and confirmed that the land had been earmarked for a park in a nine-acre layout approved by the gram panchayat in 1999.After issuing notices to the parties concerned and examining their submissions and records, officials ruled that the site belonged to the park. They directed that no construction be taken up there and fenced the land.In Balapur village of Balapur mandal, HYDRAA removed precast compound walls erected within the Full Tank Level (FTL) of Kothamonikunta lake in Ranga Reddy district. The 7.20-acre lake had faced encroachments on both sides, with more than an acre allegedly occupied by constructing walls. Attempts were also being made to fill up a portion of the lake with soil.Following complaints from local residents, HYDRAA officials inspected the site along with the concerned departments, confirmed the encroachments within the FTL and removed the walls on Friday. The agency also fenced the entire 7.20-acre lake.Published - November 13, 2026 09:13 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }