Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Activist Demands Action Against Alleged Government Land Encroachments
Punem Pradeep Kumar protested in Bhadrachalam about land he says was taken over illegally.
He held a one-day hunger protest at Ambedkar Centre.
He said some government land was being used for businesses and real estate.
He also said people could not use some footpaths because they had been occupied.
According to him, some drains were also covered by construction.
He alleged that a pond in Shantinagar Colony had been filled with soil.
Other activists asked officials to protect public land and enforce agency laws.
They warned that they may hold a bigger protest if officials do not act soon.
Punem Pradeep Kumar staged a one-day hunger protest at Ambedkar Centre in Bhadrachalam.
He alleged that influential people occupied government land for commercial and real estate activities.
He said roadside footpaths were encroached upon, forcing pedestrians to walk on roads.
He alleged that drainage channels were occupied and constructions built over them.
Activists demanded recovery of encroached land and warned of a larger agitation without prompt action.
- Who
- Human Rights Protection Organisation Telangana state secretary and social activist Punem Pradeep Kumar, along with other activists.
- What
- A one-day hunger protest and demand for action against alleged encroachments on government land, footpaths, drains and water bodies.
- When
- Thursday; the report does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Ambedkar Centre in Bhadrachalam, including allegations concerning Shantinagar Colony.
- Why
- The activists alleged that influential persons were using public land and facilities for commercial and real estate activities and demanded their protection and recovery.
- Protester
- Punem Pradeep Kumar
- Location
- Bhadrachalam
- Protest format
- One-day hunger protest
- Alleged encroached assets
- Government lands, footpaths, drainage channels and water bodies
- Reported pond affected
- A nearly two-acre pond in Shantinagar Colony
- Demands
- Recovery of encroached lands, protection of government property and strict enforcement of agency laws
- Warning
- Activists threatened a larger agitation if immediate action was not taken