The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has launched a major crackdown on structurally unsafe buildings in Anjaiah Nagar following the collapse of a seven-storey building that claimed two lives. HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath said officials are identifying dangerous structures before another tragedy occurs, stressing that public safety remains the top priority. Along with Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) officials, HYDRAA has begun inspecting nearby buildings, and any structure found to be unsafe will be demolished to prevent further loss of life.

According to officials, many of the buildings in the locality were constructed in violation of approved plans and building regulations. Several seven and eight-storey buildings were reportedly erected on small plots with foundations designed for only two or three floors, while some were built by encroaching on storm-water drains, weakening their structural stability. Commissioner Ranganath warned that strict action would be taken against those responsible for illegal constructions and said authorities would ensure that demolition work is carried out without causing damage to neighbouring buildings.

HYDRAA has also ordered the evacuation of nearby residential buildings and boys’ and girls’ hostels as a precaution during the demolition process. Heavy machinery, cutters, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed to safely dismantle risky structures. Officials said the operation is part of a broader disaster mitigation effort aimed at preventing similar incidents across Hyderabad, with inspections continuing in vulnerable areas where unauthorised high-rise buildings pose a serious threat to residents.