8 months ago
Check Dams Collapse in Telangana
In Telangana, some small dams called check dams have collapsed.
The IT minister, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, is very upset and has ordered an investigation to find out why.
He thinks the dams might have been poorly built or destroyed on purpose.
BRS leaders, like K.T. Rama Rao, say the Congress government is letting a group called the sand mafia destroy the dams to make money.
The minister says if the investigation finds that someone did this on purpose, they will be in big trouble.
The government is also building a new hospital in Manthani, which is expected to be finished by 2026.
Check dams in Adavi Somanpalli, Peddapalli district, Telangana have collapsed.
IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu orders a high-level Vigilance inquiry.
BRS leaders accuse the Congress government of enabling the sand mafia.
Government promises criminal charges if sabotage is proven.
New 50-bed Government Hospital in Manthani to be completed by October 2026.
- Who
- IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu, BRS leaders, Rajendra Singh
- What
- Collapse of check dams, Vigilance probe ordered, accusations of sabotage
- Where
- Adavi Somanpalli, Peddapalli district, Telangana, India
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- Alleged poor construction quality or intentional sabotage
BRS Party
Congress Government
Cause of Collapse
BRS Party
Alleges intentional sabotage by sand mafia enabled by Congress government
Congress Government
Claims collapses may be due to poor construction quality during BRS regime
Government Response
BRS Party
Accuses government of enabling sand mafia and prioritizing contractors' profits
Congress Government
Orders Vigilance probe, promises criminal charges if sabotage is proven
Key facts
- Location
- Adavi Somanpalli, Peddapalli district, Telangana, India
- Inquiry Ordered
- High-level Vigilance inquiry
- Potential Charges
- Criminal charges if sabotage is proven
- Hospital Project
- 50-bed Government Hospital in Manthani
- Funding
- Rs.22 crore
- Completion Deadline
- October 2026
Timeline
Telangana IT Minister orders check dam probe, July 23.
Influence: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's letter, demanding investigation into similar failures.
Then, Kumar's upcoming testimony in phone tapping case, July 28, spurs action.
Minister suspects poor construction or sabotage in dam collapses.
Investigation launched, answers sought.
Quotes
D Sridhar Babu
IT and Industries Minister
“Some people undertook such check dam constructions for commissions, and it is clear whose benefit they were built for.”
thehansindia.com
“Those responsible for the check dam’s damage would be held accountable, regardless of their position.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Rajendra Singh Panel Says Manair Check Dams Bombed
KTR Raises Concerns Over Check Dam Safety, Calls For Protection Of Groundwater Resources
Construction done unscientifically, says Sridhar Babu
Fact-finding panel alleges ‘mafia’ blasted Tanugula, Adavisomanpalli check dams
Sridhar Babu Orders Vigilance Probe into Collapse of Check Dams
