GHMC crackdown on encroachments

Alwal: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Alwal Town Planning Wing has demolished more than 50 encroachments from Old Alwal to Golnaka. According to officials, the encroachments were causing hindrance to the traffic and also creating a lot of problems to the commuters.

"Temporary encroachments in the footpaths by the shops and other establishments are a common sight here. The locals and commuters complained us about the illegal encroachments in Old Alwal and they are facing difficulties to pass from the way," said K Madhavi, assistant city planner at Town Planning Wing in Alwal.

Several warnings were given for the removal of encroachments in Old Alwal area. Till date, some 50 illegal encroachments from Old Alwal to Golnaka have been removed. There are still a few that will be removed soon, the officials said.

Dr GV Rao, a local resident, said, "From so many years, we have been complaining against these illegal encroachments to the authorities concerned and finally action was taken." The drive will continue in other areas, including Macha Bolarum and Alwal Rythu Bazar.