In a swift and decisive move, HYDRAA (Hyderabad Development and Regulation Authority Agency) officials carried out a demolition drive on Wednesday at a GHMC park located in Kondapur, following several complaints from local residents. The complaints centered around recent encroachments and the erection of illegal structures within the park premises, which residents claimed were obstructing public access and violating zoning norms. Responding to these concerns, HYDRAA initiated the demolition process early in the day, leading to the razing of multiple unauthorized constructions that had come up in the green space.

The operation triggered mild tension in the area, as some individuals believed to be associated with the encroachments attempted to resist the authorities’ actions. In anticipation of potential unrest, local police were deployed at the site to maintain order and prevent any escalation. The presence of law enforcement helped ensure that the demolition could proceed without any major disruptions or violence, though brief confrontations were reported. HYDRAA officials reiterated that the action was legally mandated and essential to preserve public spaces from unlawful occupation and misuse.

The Kondapur incident follows a broader pattern of HYDRAA’s recent efforts to reclaim illegally occupied land across Hyderabad. Similar demolition and land-clearing operations were carried out near Jubilee Hills and Puppalaguda in recent weeks, where valuable government land had been encroached upon. Residents in Kondapur largely welcomed the move, expressing relief that the park, which serves as a key recreational and ecological space for the community, would be restored. The incident highlights the growing tension between urban development pressures and the preservation of public amenities in rapidly expanding cities like Hyderabad.