Archive · 1 Jul 2025
HYDRAA Demolishes Illegal Borewells at Sunnam Cheruvu
Imagine people were taking water illegally from a lake and selling it.
The government stepped in to stop them.
They removed the pumps and buildings used to steal the water.
The boss of this illegal business was arrested, and the government is making sure the lake is protected.
Some people were upset, but the government says the lake is bigger than some people think.
One politician thinks the government should focus on other issues.
HYDRAA removed illegal borewells at Sunnam Cheruvu in Madhapur.
Water tanker businesses illegally extracted and sold polluted water.
Officials also demolished borewell sheds and seized water tankers.
A.V. Ranganath stated the lake spans 26-32 acres, disputing claims of 15 acres.
Serilingampally MLA Arekapudi Gandhi opposed the demolition.
- Who
- HYDRAA officials, water tanker businesses, Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Serilingampally MLA Arekapudi Gandhi.
- What
- HYDRAA removed illegal borewells and structures at Sunnam Cheruvu.
- When
- Actions occurred on Monday, with an arrest on Sunday.
- Where
- Madhapur’s Sunnam Cheruvu.
- Why
- To stop illegal water extraction and encroachment on the lake.
HYDRAA & Government
Serilingampally MLA Gandhi
Demolition of Structures
HYDRAA & Government
Enforcement of law by removing illegal borewells, seizing assets, and arresting those involved.
Serilingampally MLA Gandhi
Demolition of structures is harmful to poor people's livelihood and HYDRAA should focus on other areas.
- Location
- Sunnam Cheruvu, Madhapur
- Action
- Removal of illegal borewells and structures
- Offense
- Illegal water extraction
- Official in Charge
- Commissioner A.V. Ranganath
- Arrested
- Venkatesh, water tanker business kingpin
- Lake Size (Contested)
- 26-32 acres (HYDRAA); 15 acres (plot owners)