HYDRAA secures hillocks near Ammuguda, reclaims government land
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has reclaimed government land near Ammuguda that was occupied by a private builder. The operation followed reports of illegal encroachment and the destruction of ancient rock formations, despite the builder's claims of private ownership.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing conflict between urban development, environmental conservation, and the enforcement of land rights in rapidly growing Indian cities.
Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has, in a major operation on Saturday (July 18, 2026), secured the hillocks near Ammuguda which were under occupation by a renowned builder, and started fencing off the area.
This action vindicates the news story by The Hindu towards the end of May, which reported encroachment of the land and destruction of rock formations which were billions of years old.
While signboards installed at the location clearly stated that the land belonged to Defence, a communique from the office of General Officer Commanding (Telangana and Andhra Sub Area), citing ‘field inspection’ by Local Military Authority, strongly denied any encroachment on army land.
Society to Save Rocks, the whistle blower which first exposed the destruction of rocks, stuck by its guns and pursued the matter with HYDRAA in the face of severe pressure and legal notices served by the offender.
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