HYDRAA clears 317 acres of encroachments in Gajularamaram, protects ₹15,000 crore of government land

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) took action on Sunday (September 21) to remove encroachments by influential individuals on government land in Gajularamaram, Qutbullapur mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri district.

Over 317 acres of land, including survey number 307, were freed from illegal ventures, layouts, and temporary structures. The operation is estimated to have protected property worth ₹15,000 crore.

Authorities demolished sheds, guard posts, and unauthorised constructions set up by political leaders, real estate owners, and some officials. Fencing is being installed around the cleared areas to prevent further encroachments.

HYDRAA also acted against smaller encroachment rackets in survey numbers 329/1 and 342, where plots of 60 and 120 yards were illegally sold to private buyers by rowdies and, allegedly, some revenue officials. Investigations revealed that these plots were being rented out or resold without proper authority.

Officials clarified that only unlawful structures under the control of encroachers were removed and homes of genuine residents were not touched. The agency conducted over six months of investigation, holding multiple meetings with GHMC, revenue, and Finance Corporation officials to ensure all actions were based on verified complaints and survey records.

However, some residents protested at the site, questioning the HYDRAA authorities on demolitions. They said the officials should punish those who sold the constructed houses to them rather than snatching away their hard-earned property. Some protestors indulged in stone throwing and they were picked up by the police.