Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Authorities Remove Encroachments in Hyderabad
In Hyderabad, the city government and other authorities removed illegal structures in different areas.
In Abids, they tore down 15 temporary structures set up by food vendors on Tilaknagar Road.
These structures were making the road too narrow and causing traffic problems.
The vendors had been warned many times but did not move.
In Afzalgunj, officials tried to remove fruit vendor establishments near the Chaman mosque, but local leaders and residents stopped them, saying the vendors have been there for 50 years and need a place to work.
In Nizampet, authorities removed illegal occupations on government land, and local residents supported this move.
The authorities also plan to clean drainage systems to prevent floods and involve the community in these efforts.
GHMC demolished 15 encroachments on Tilaknagar Road in Abids, which were temporary structures set up by food vendors.
In Afzalgunj, local police and GHMC authorities attempted to remove fruit vendor establishments near the Chaman mosque, but were prevented by local leaders and residents.
HYDRAA carried out a major anti-encroachment drive in Nizampet, removing illegal occupations from government-owned land.
Local residents in Nizampet welcomed the removal of encroachments, stating that protecting government land is essential for planned urban growth.
HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath directed officials to complete the desilting of nalas by April 2026 and involve locals in monitoring the work.
- Who
- GHMC, HYDRAA, local police, vendors, residents, Syed Sohail Quadri, Mirza Rahmath Baig, A.V. Ranganath
- What
- Removal of encroachments in Abids, Afzalgunj, and Nizampet
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Abids, Afzalgunj, Nizampet in Hyderabad
- Why
- To clear road space, reduce traffic congestion, reclaim public property, and prevent future violations
Authorities
Vendors and Residents
Encroachment Removal
Authorities
Authorities argue that encroachments cause traffic congestion and occupy public spaces illegally.
Vendors and Residents
Vendors and residents claim that encroachments are their livelihood and have been in place for decades.
Livelihood Concerns
Authorities
Authorities state that they are acting on complaints and following legal procedures.
Vendors and Residents
Vendors and residents demand proper alternatives and compensation before removal.
- Location 1
- Abids, Hyderabad
- Location 2
- Afzalgunj, Hyderabad
- Location 3
- Nizampet, Hyderabad
- Road 1
- Tilaknagar Road
- Road 2
- Roadside near Chaman mosque, Afzalgunj bus stop
- Number of Encroachments in Abids
- 15
- Type of Encroachments in Abids
- Temporary structures by food vendors
- Type of Encroachments in Afzalgunj
- Fruit vendor establishments
- Type of Encroachments in Nizampet
- Illegal occupations on government land
- Reason for Demolition in Abids
- Occupying road space and causing traffic congestion
- Reason for Demolition in Afzalgunj
- Complaints about encroachments along the roadside
- Reason for Demolition in Nizampet
- Reclaiming public property and preventing future violations
- Authority in Abids
- GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation)
- Authority in Afzalgunj
- Local police and GHMC authorities
- Authority in Nizampet
- HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency)
- Key Figures in Afzalgunj
- Syed Sohail Quadri (Corporator), Mirza Rahmath Baig (AIMIM MLC)
- Key Figures in Nizampet
- A.V. Ranganath (HYDRAA Commissioner)
- Future Plans in Nizampet
- Desilting of nalas by April 2026, community participation in monitoring