Hyderabad Residents Set Themselves on Fire to Protest HYDRA Demolitions in Madhapur
Residents of Madhapur, Hyderabad, poured kerosene on themselves to protest the demolition of alleged illegal structures by HYDRA. Many claimed they received no prior notice and accused authorities of unfairly targeting them.
HydraMadhapurHyderabadDemolitionsReal Estate EncroachmentsReal EstateSep 08, 2024
The demolitions, part of HYDRA's operation, were criticised for targeting the poor and middle-class communities while ignoring powerful real estate encroachments. Many residents claimed they received no prior notice about the demolition, questioning the authorities where they are supposed to go.
Videos of the protest quickly spread on social media, showing residents pouring kerosene on themselves to highlight their plight. The demolished structures were located within the Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zones of the 26-acre Sunnam Cheruvu lake, which the HYDRA team identified as illegal constructions.
Residents accused the authorities of unfairly targeting them while neglecting to act against the real estate mafias responsible for larger encroachments. They also expressed anger over the government's unfulfilled housing promises.
Police were present at the scene to manage the protests and prevent further escalation, intervening to detain protesters. The Madhapur police stated they are monitoring the situation and no case has been registered yet.
Information
HYDRA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency) is a government agency responsible for disaster response and asset management in Hyderabad.
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRA) is a government agency established to respond to disasters and protect assets in Hyderabad.
Keywords HYDRA, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Demolitions, Real Estate Encroachments
FAQs
Q What triggered the protests in Madhapur?
A The protests were triggered by the demolition of alleged illegal structures by HYDRA.
Q What were the residents demanding?
A The residents were demanding the housing promised by the government.
Q What was the response of the authorities?
A The authorities accused the residents of encroaching on government land and stated that they had received prior notice.
Q Were any cases registered?
A No cases have been registered yet.
Q What is HYDRA?
A HYDRA is a government agency responsible for disaster response and asset management in Hyderabad.
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the protests in Madhapur?
The protests were triggered by the demolition of alleged illegal structures by HYDRA.
What were the residents demanding?
The residents were demanding the housing promised by the government.
What was the response of the authorities?
The authorities accused the residents of encroaching on government land and stated that they had received prior notice.
Were any cases registered?
No cases have been registered yet.
What is HYDRA?
HYDRA is a government agency responsible for disaster response and asset management in Hyderabad.
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