Metro India News | Hyderabad 

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), established by the state government to protect government lands in the Hyderabad metropolitan region, has successfully reclaimed valuable land by cracking down on illegal encroachments.

Acting on public complaints received through its 'Prajavani' program, on Wednesday the Hydra officials removed illegal structures in Rajendranagar mandal of Rangareddy district. The operation led to the recovery of 19,878 square yards of government land valued at over Rs.139 crore, across four encroached parks in Jana Chaitanya Layout Phases I and II at Badvel-Upparapalli villages.

Under the supervision of Hydra commissioner Ranganath, Hydra teams along with revenue and municipal officials have demolished unauthorized sheds and rooms constructed on the parks and immediately began 'fencing the reclaimed land' to prevent further encroachment.

Commissioner Ranganath said Hydra had received 48 complaints from the public earlier this week, which he personally reviewed and directed the officials to resolve promptly. He noted that encroachments were not limited to parks but also affected the roads, dead-end routes, and flood canals, leading to flooding and access issues in several colonies.

He warned that strict action would be taken against anyone attempting illegal constructions in the future, reiterating Hydra’s commitment to protecting public spaces and restoring natural water channels and government lands across Hyderabad.