Residents protest as Revenue officials tear down unauthorized structures in Mailardevpally

Hyderabad: Tension flared up as bulldozers rolled down the streets of Mailardevpally locality on Wednesday. Even before the residents fully grasped the unfolding situation, the authorities from the Revenue department started tearing down illegally constructed buildings in the TNGO colony. Several unauthorized structures were razed in Survey No. 156/1. These structures did not have any valid permissions.

The demolition drive triggered a massive backlash as the affected residents expressed outrage at the officials. Some also tried to prevent the officials from razing down their dwellings. A young woman turned aggressive and threw herself in front of the JCB machine to protect her house from demolition. The police intervened and arrested her for obstructing the officials from discharging their duties.

The affected residents of the TNGO colony claimed their structures were not illegal, and they purchased the land by paying hard-earned money.