Earth-mover breaks during demolition drive

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) authorities, as part of widening, removed about 20 illegal encroachments on the main road and the footpath at Marredpally recently. In this process, one of the JCBs used was partially broken and rendered not usable.

In addition, a minor commotion ensued due to agitation and protests from the Pardhi Community, who were the encroachers, resulting in a tense situation. However, the Marredpally Police managed to control and bring normalcy to the situation.

Another interesting development was the demolition of the Colours Dhaba (earlier known as Soni Dhaba) at Bowenpally, which the SCB found to be functioning without a trade licence. The dhaba is no stranger to this feat; it was under the radar twice earlier—the first time was nine years ago when it was demolished and the second was in March this year, when it was shut for unauthorised activites.

A commotion broke out between the occupants and the SCB officials, which upon intervention by the CEO Sujata Gupta calmed down.