Archive · 22 Aug 2026
HYDRA Plans Wider Demolitions After Gachibowli Building Collapse
A seven-story building collapsed in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli.
HYDRA Commissioner Ranganath visited the site to inspect what happened.
He said the building was being built on a very small plot.
It also had an extra penthouse being added on top.
He said many nearby buildings were built in a similar way.
Some buildings reportedly do not leave enough space around them as required by rules.
Officials say some structures also extend into a stormwater drain.
HYDRA plans to inspect the area, ask hostel owners to vacate unsafe buildings, and demolish structures that break regulations.
HYDRA Commissioner Ranganath inspected a collapsed seven-story building in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli.
The building stood on a 50-square-yard plot and included an additional penthouse under construction.
Ranganath said many similar buildings lack required setbacks and violate construction regulations.
He said authorities would demolish such buildings and conduct a special drive in Anjaiah Nagar.
The structures are reportedly used as hostels, and owners are being advised to vacate them.
- Who
- HYDRA Commissioner Ranganath and HYDRA officials.
- What
- An inspection was conducted after a seven-story building collapsed, with planned action against similar buildings that violate regulations.
- When
- After the building collapsed; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli.
- Why
- Officials said many buildings lack required setbacks, were constructed haphazardly, and encroached upon a stormwater drain.
- Incident
- A seven-story building collapsed.
- Inspection site
- Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli.
- Plot size
- The building was being constructed on a 50-square-yard plot.
- Additional construction
- An extra penthouse was being added on top.
- Reported violations
- Many similar buildings allegedly lack required setbacks and encroach upon a stormwater drain.
- Planned action
- HYDRA said it would demolish buildings that violate regulations.
- Special operation
- A special drive is planned in Anjaiah Nagar.