Hyderabad residents demand immediate action on non-functional streetlights in Goshamahal
Hyderabad: Residents in Hyderabad's Goshamahal area have raised concerns about non-glowing streetlights, which they say are causing significant inconvenience. The issue has prompted multiple complaints to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).
Vishnu (@Vishnu02362189), a concerned citizen, highlighted the problem on social media, urging GHMC to address the matter promptly. His post read, “@GHMCOnline Sir, if you want to switch on the lights, then do it. Don’t pass time with the public, Sir!”
@GHMCOnline @CommissionrGHMC @CommissionrGHMC @ZC_Khairatabad @EESL_khtbdzone @DcGoshamahal
Kindly acknowledge, pls treat streetlight non glowing as serious issue, its huge inconvenience for residents 😞 #hyderabad @vinay_vangala @swachhhyd @Team_Road_Squad @shotr_gmahal https://t.co/z9D1JaZBrx— TGCitizen (@Citizen_TS) April 10, 2025
Another local resident, TGCitizen (@Citizen_TS), also expressed frustration on social media, tagging several GHMC officials. “@GHMCOnline @CommissionrGHMC @ZC_Khairatabad @EESL_khtbdzone @DcGoshamahal. Kindly acknowledge. Please treat the non-functioning streetlights as a serious issue. It’s a huge inconvenience for residents #Hyderabad,” the post read.
The issue was not limited to Goshamahal alone. Streetlights on Nayapul were also reported to be out of order, with Shaandaar Hyderabad (@swachhhyd) raising the matter on social media: “Need your attention @GHMCOnline. Streetlights not working on Nayapul.”
Need your attention @GHMCOnline Street lights not working on Nayapul pic.twitter.com/7n8N1kYwCR
— Shaandaar Hyderabad (@swachhhyd) April 7, 2025
In response to these concerns, GHMC Online acknowledged the complaint and assured residents that the area’s electrical maintenance team had been informed and would address the repairs promptly. “Dear Citizen, The area electrical maintenance team has been informed and will attend to the repair of the non-functioning lights. @EESL_India @EESL_CZstlight,” GHMC responded.
Earlier, residents of Ashok Residency, Kakatiya Hills, Pragati Nagar, and Nizampet had lived in fear due to a lack of streetlights for over two weeks, which led to increased thefts. In one incident, a thief stole a gas cylinder after failing to find valuables in a home. The theft was captured on CCTV, and the footage was shared to help identify the suspect. The lack of streetlighting had made these areas more vulnerable to criminal activity.
Residents are increasingly concerned about their safety, particularly with children playing in the area, and are calling for immediate action to restore proper lighting. Authorities have since addressed the issue, and streetlights have been repaired in the Kakatiya Hills, Pragati Nagar, and Nizampet area.
For residents facing water and sewerage issues in Hyderabad, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) can be contacted via their customer service numbers at 155313 or 040-23300114, or through their social media platforms. Similarly, GHMC can be contacted for related concerns via their official handle on X (@GHMCOnline).
