Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Secunderabad Locals Protest Illegal Construction, Flood Risk
Some retired army people are building on land near houses.
Neighbors are worried because water from heavy rains might flood their homes because the builders diverted a water drain.
The government said they would fix the drain, but nothing has been done.
The neighbors want the building to stop until the water problem is fixed.
Unauthorised construction continues on a private plot near the AOC Regimental area.
Original stormwater drain remains diverted, heightening flood risks to nearby colonies.
Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) initially issued notices but later legalised the building.
Residents report no action despite a board resolution to redirect the drain.
Local communities plan protests, demanding construction halt and drain restoration.
- Who
- Local residents, retired Army personnel, and the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB).
- What
- Unauthorised construction and stormwater drain diversion on a private plot.
- When
- Construction has continued for years, controversy dating back to 2015.
- Where
- Six-and-a-half-acre plot near the AOC Regimental area in Secunderabad.
- Why
- Due to illegal construction and a diverted stormwater drain, increasing flood risk.
Local Residents' Concerns
Developer's Perspective (Implied)
Flood Risk
Local Residents' Concerns
Unauthorised construction causing increased flood risks.
Developer's Perspective (Implied)
No opposing view stated in the article.
Drain Diversion
Local Residents' Concerns
Stormwater drain has been diverted, worsening the situation.
Developer's Perspective (Implied)
No opposing view stated in the article.
- Location
- AOC Regimental area, Secunderabad
- Issue
- Unauthorised construction, drain diversion
- Plot Size
- Six-and-a-half acres
- Involved Parties
- Retired Army personnel, SCB, Local Residents
- Flood Risk
- Increased risk to nearby colonies
- Action Demanded
- Halt construction, restore drain
