Archive · 10 Oct 2026
HYDRAA Warns Public About Extortion by Agency Impersonators
HYDRAA says some people are pretending to work for the agency.
They are reportedly frightening people and asking them for money.
HYDRAA says people should not pay them, even if they make threats or promise help.
Anyone affected can tell HYDRAA, the Anti-Corruption Bureau or the police.
The agency also explained that it responds to requests from municipal corporations about dangerous buildings.
It warned hostel operators to move out of unsafe buildings by December 31.
After that date, HYDRAA and municipal officials may take action.
HYDRAA warned that people impersonating its officials were allegedly threatening residents and collecting money.
The agency urged victims to report cases to HYDRAA, the Anti-Corruption Bureau or local police.
HYDRAA said it acts on municipal corporations’ requests to remove dangerous buildings, not independently against illegal constructions.
It warned the public not to pay people promising official intervention or making threats in the agency’s name.
Hostel operators in structurally unsafe buildings were given until December 31 to move to safer premises, after which action may be taken with municipal officials.
- Who
- HYDRAA, people allegedly impersonating its officials, affected members of the public, and hostel operators in unsafe buildings.
- What
- HYDRAA warned against extortion by impersonators and urged victims to report it; it also warned unsafe-building hostel operators to relocate.
- When
- The statement was issued on Friday; hostel operators were given until December 31 to move.
- Where
- Hyderabad; reports concern people acting in HYDRAA’s name.
- Why
- To discourage extortion and reduce the risk of loss of life from building collapses.
- Agency
- Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA)
- Reported conduct
- People allegedly threatened others and collected money while claiming to act for HYDRAA.
- Complaint channels
- HYDRAA, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), or local police stations
- Building actions
- HYDRAA said it acts on requests from the Greater Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal corporations to remove dangerous buildings.
- Hostel relocation deadline
- December 31
- Potential follow-up
- HYDRAA said it would take action with municipal officials after the deadline.