Archive · 19 Sep 2026
MMC Plans Criminal Cases as HMRL Rejects Metro Pillar Damage
A company was digging near two Hyderabad Metro pillars in Secunderabad.
Municipal officials say the digging was unsafe and may have damaged the pillars.
They plan to file criminal cases against the company.
The Metro authority said the company did not get permission before starting the work.
Inspectors found that the digging was closer than the required 4.5 metres from the pillars.
However, HMRL said its engineers found no sign that the pillars’ main structure was harmed.
HMRL said cracks shown in images were on a separate crash barrier, not the Metro pillars.
Officials are considering what action should be taken next.
The company is connected to parking projects at several Metro stations.
The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation plans criminal cases against Zreni Solution Ltd over allegedly unsafe excavation near two Metro pillars.
The excavation involved pillars C-1192 and C-1193 near the Iskcon Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Mandir in Secunderabad.
An inspection reportedly found excavation within the 4.5-metre restricted radius around the pillars, while work continued after the inspection.
HMRL said the company began work without prior permission or clearance and without notifying the Metro authority.
HMRL’s technical assessment found no indication of structural damage, saying visible cracks were on an independent crash barrier rather than the main piers.
- Who
- The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited, Zreni Solution Ltd, and Zruti Solutions Private Limited are central to the matter; Ramana Reddy was identified as a director of the latter two companies.
- What
- A municipal criminal case is planned over allegedly unsafe excavation near Metro pillars C-1192 and C-1193, while HMRL says its assessment found no damage to their structural integrity.
- When
- The site was inspected on Thursday, work continued on Friday, and HMRL issued its technical clarification on Saturday; calendar dates were not provided.
- Where
- Near the Iskcon Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Mandir in Secunderabad, along the Blue Line corridor between Nagole and Raidurg.
- Why
- The excavation allegedly took place within the prohibited 4.5-metre radius of the pillars and began without HMRL permission or clearance.
Municipal and Inspection Concerns
HMRL Technical Assessment
Whether the excavation damaged the pillars
Municipal and Inspection Concerns
MMC-related officials and sources alleged that unsafe excavation damaged pillars C-1192 and C-1193 and violated the 4.5-metre safety restriction.
HMRL Technical Assessment
HMRL said its engineers found no indication that the excavation adversely affected the structural integrity of either pillar.
Meaning of visible cracks
Municipal and Inspection Concerns
The reported excavation and images raised concerns about damage near the Metro structures.
HMRL Technical Assessment
HMRL said the minor surface cracks visible in some images were on an independent, non-structural crash barrier rather than the main Metro piers.
Appropriate response
Municipal and Inspection Concerns
MMC decided to pursue criminal proceedings against Zreni Solution Ltd over the alleged unsafe work.
HMRL Technical Assessment
HMRL said it served a notice after learning of the work and conducted a technical review using structural drawings, technical inputs, and site conditions.
- Affected pillars
- C-1192 and C-1193
- Metro corridor
- Blue Line between Nagole and Raidurg
- Excavation restriction
- No activity within 4.5 metres of Metro pillars
- Municipal action
- MMC decided to initiate criminal proceedings against Zreni Solution Ltd
- HMRL assessment
- No indication that excavation affected the pillars’ structural integrity
- Reported cracks
- HMRL said visible cracks were on a separate crash barrier
- Permission status
- HMRL said excavation began without prior permission or clearance
