The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has intensified its drive against illegal constructions in the Old City, particularly targeting the Misrigunj area. In a swift enforcement operation on Wednesday, GHMC’s Town Planning officials sealed two unauthorized buildings, prompting a mild tension in the locality. The crackdown was accompanied by heavy police deployment to maintain law and order and prevent any potential disturbances. Officials have reiterated that all constructions must comply with regulations, and residents are advised to ensure their property taxes and approvals are in order to avoid similar punitive action.

The operation has triggered debates among political observers, as the Old City is considered a stronghold of the AIMIM party. Some local residents expressed concern over selective enforcement, while others questioned the timing and intensity of the crackdown. GHMC, however, maintains that the initiative is part of a larger effort to promote legal urban development and prevent haphazard expansion. The civic body has made it clear that the drive will continue in other areas of the Old City where violations are reported.

This move by GHMC comes at a time when civic authorities across Hyderabad are under pressure to regulate unchecked urban growth. With many structures allegedly being built without proper permissions, officials are aiming to restore planning discipline. The sealing of structures has not only highlighted the challenges of urban governance in historically sensitive zones but also set the tone for stricter action against illegal construction city-wide.