Gudimalkapur Market turns messy: Locals demand action on garbage, encroachments

Hyderabad: Residents and commuters in the Gudimalkapur area have raised concerns over poor hygiene and encroachments near the vegetable market. They allege that vendors are dumping garbage on the streets daily, creating a foul stench and posing serious health risks. Locals also complain that hawkers are occupying footpaths, forcing pedestrians to walk on the roads, increasing the risk of accidents.

The issue was highlighted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user jd.memer (@unarmedwarrior1), who tagged the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), its Commissioner, and the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office. The post read: “@GHMCOnline @CommissionrGHMC @gadwalvijayainc @TelanganaCMO Gudimalkapur vegetable market is a mess! Market vendors dump garbage daily near the market, causing stench & health risks. Hawkers block footpaths, forcing pedestrians onto roads. Please clear the trash & encroachments ASAP.”

In a follow-up post, jd.memer also tagged Telangana CM Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) and @INCTelangana, urging them to address the issue. “This is how your @GHMCOnline and @HYDTP work. Kindly look into this issue. @shogudimalkapur stop the footpath encroachment,” the user wrote.

Another citizen, Manikanta Padala, also expressed concern, posting: “#GHMC @GHMCOnline @TelanganaCMO @revanth_anumula Kindly look into the issue. It’s messy. People are unable to walk on that side because hawkers have encroached on footpaths. There's a strong, unpleasant smell too.”

Responding to the complaint, GHMC’s official handle replied, “Dear Citizen, Your grievance has been received and shared with the concerned team for further action. @Ghmc_cir12_Amoh @DC_12Mpatnam.”

Gudimalkapur, located about 2 km from Mehdipatnam, is known for its vegetable and flower markets. The area has seen limited development over the years and remains a busy hub, especially in the mornings. The flower market from Moazzam Jahi Market was relocated here in 2009.

The locality also houses several function halls and the historic Jhamsing Venkateswara Temple, situated next to the market. It is served by TGSRTC buses via the Mehdipatnam depot, with the nearest MMTS station at Nampally. Residents continue to urge officials to take immediate steps to address the sanitation issues and restore pedestrian access.