Hyderabad: Residents of Yapral have raised serious concerns over unauthorized road digging activities. On Saturday night, a newly laid blacktop road by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) was dug up using JCBs to extend a private drain without the knowledge of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) officials. The incident took place near the arch of Kalyan Sulochana Gardens, in front of Indus Universal School.
Unlawful Activities
- Encroachers and Hooligans: Taking advantage of the lack of attention from the authorities on weekends.
- Costly Damage: The road, recently constructed at a significant expense, was damaged, leading to public outrage.
Resident Concerns
- Public Safety: Unauthorized digging poses a danger to motorists and pedestrians.
- Accountability: Residents demand strict action against those responsible and better monitoring by authorities.
Official Responsibility
- Joint Responsibility: GHMC and HMWSSB must ensure the protection of public infrastructure.
- Preventive Measures: Residents call for increased vigilance and enforcement to prevent future incidents.
The authorities are urged to investigate the matter and hold the responsible parties accountable to prevent such incidents from recurring.
