Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Septic Tanker Seized Near Osmansagar Reservoir
A private truck carrying dirty water was caught trying to dump it into a big water storage place called Osmansagar in Hyderabad.
The water board officials stopped the truck and took it away.
They also said that the truck had a fake logo and was not registered.
The driver admitted he was told to do this by the truck's owner.
The officials warned that dumping dirty water into clean water sources is very bad for people's health.
A private septic tanker was intercepted near Osmansagar reservoir in Hyderabad.
The tanker was seized, and a criminal case was registered against the driver and owner.
The HMWSSB clarified there is no public concern despite social media reports.
The tanker was caught using a fake HMWSSB logo and was unregistered.
The driver admitted acting on the owner's instructions, and officials warned of health risks.
- Who
- HMWSSB officials, driver Ramavath Shiva Naik, owner Niranjan
- What
- Seizure of a septic tanker attempting to illegally discharge sewage
- When
- December 18, 8 am
- Where
- Near FTL Point No 428 at Himayatnagar village, Osmansagar (Gandipet) reservoir, Hyderabad
- Why
- To prevent illegal discharge of sewage into a protected drinking water source
- Location
- Osmansagar (Gandipet) reservoir, Hyderabad
- Date of Incident
- December 18
- Time of Incident
- 8 am
- Vehicle Registration
- TG11 T1833
- Driver
- Ramavath Shiva Naik
- Vehicle Owner
- Niranjan, resident of Himayatnagar
- Violations
- Unauthorized use of HMWSSB logo, operation of unregistered vehicle
