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FAKE! FAKE! FAKE! You might have brought these fake goods home. From Parachute Coconut oil to Red Label tea, Surf Excel to Everest Masala, this gang in #Hyderabad manufactures and sells duplicate household items. They sell them to Kirana shops and supermarkets as genuine products in and around Hyderabad City and earn easy money illegally. The duplicate products they manufacture include: Parachute coconut oil Everest cooking masala Surf Excel big bar Surf Excel Detergent cake Active Wheel 2 in-1 Detergent powder Brook bond Red Label Tea Powder Harpic Liquid Wheel cleaning liquid Lizol cleaning liquid Brook bond tea powder On lead with the assistance of an authorized representative of Marico Limited and Hindustan Unilever Kacheguda, police busted a gang of three people manufacturing duplicate household products in Hyderabad. Police raided 3 places in the limits of Nagaram, Keesara Mandal (Rachkonda), Katedhan industrial area in the limits of Mailardevpally area. Police seized products worth ₹2 crore The material they use is life-threatening and toxic. May cause serious and prolonged health effects on short or long-term exposure to humans. Three persons Mahendra Singh(29), Mithlesh Kumar (23), and Triyam Kumar (19) are arrested and three others are still absconding. #Telangana

FAKE! FAKE! FAKE! You might have brought these fake goods home. From Parachute Coconut oil to Red Label tea, Surf Excel to Everest Masala, this gang in #Hyderabad manufactures and sells duplicate household items. They sell them to Kirana shops and supermarkets as genuine products in and around Hyderabad City and earn easy money illegally. The duplicate products they manufacture include: Parachute coconut oil Everest cooking masala Surf Excel big bar Surf Excel Detergent cake Active Wheel 2 in-1 Detergent powder Brook bond Red Label Tea Powder Harpic Liquid Wheel cleaning liquid Lizol cleaning liquid Brook bond tea powder On lead with the assistance of an authorized representative of Marico Limited and Hindustan Unilever Kacheguda, police busted a gang of three people manufacturing duplicate household products in Hyderabad. Police raided 3 places in the limits of Nagaram, Keesara Mandal (Rachkonda), Katedhan industrial area in the limits of Mailardevpally area. Police seized products worth ₹2 crore The material they use is life-threatening and toxic. May cause serious and prolonged health effects on short or long-term exposure to humans. Three persons Mahendra Singh(29), Mithlesh Kumar (23), and Triyam Kumar (19) are arrested and three others are still absconding. #Telangana

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Heart Breaking: Padma Shri Awardee Mogulaiah Now a Daily Wager. He says his monthly honorarium stopped, and although all respond positively, they do nothing. Mogulaiah was seen working at a construction site in Turkayamanjal near Hyderabad. Darshanam Mogulaiah was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for reinventing the rare musical instrument, the 'Kinnera'. Mogulaiah said, "One of my sons suffers from seizures. For medicines for both my son and myself alone, I need at least ₹7,000 a month. Then there are regular medical tests and other expenses." The artist said, "My monthly ₹10,000 honorarium sanctioned by the state government was discontinued recently. I'm not sure why it happened. He claims that along with the ₹1 crore grant, the state had also announced the allotment of a 600-square-yard plot in Rangareddy district for the artist. However, the allotment is still pending. Mogulaiah rose to fame after he was given a chance to sing in Actor Pawan Kalyan's Bheemla Nayak's movie. #Hyderabad #Telangana

Heart Breaking: Padma Shri Awardee Mogulaiah Now a Daily Wager. He says his monthly honorarium stopped, and although all respond positively, they do nothing. Mogulaiah was seen working at a construction site in Turkayamanjal near Hyderabad. Darshanam Mogulaiah was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for reinventing the rare musical instrument, the 'Kinnera'. Mogulaiah said, "One of my sons suffers from seizures. For medicines for both my son and myself alone, I need at least ₹7,000 a month. Then there are regular medical tests and other expenses." The artist said, "My monthly ₹10,000 honorarium sanctioned by the state government was discontinued recently. I'm not sure why it happened. He claims that along with the ₹1 crore grant, the state had also announced the allotment of a 600-square-yard plot in Rangareddy district for the artist. However, the allotment is still pending. Mogulaiah rose to fame after he was given a chance to sing in Actor Pawan Kalyan's Bheemla Nayak's movie. #Hyderabad #Telangana

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A pet owner, his wife, and their pet were beaten up! In Hyderabad, Madhuranagar, Srinath's pet dog reportedly bit Dhanunjaya's relative. In a fit of rage and seeking revenge, Dhanunjaya called upon his friends and attacked Srinath with sticks. They also beat Srinath's wife, who came to her husband's rescue, as well as the dog. #hyderabad #dog

A pet owner, his wife, and their pet were beaten up! In Hyderabad, Madhuranagar, Srinath's pet dog reportedly bit Dhanunjaya's relative. In a fit of rage and seeking revenge, Dhanunjaya called upon his friends and attacked Srinath with sticks. They also beat Srinath's wife, who came to her husband's rescue, as well as the dog. #hyderabad #dog

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Update on Hyderabad Husky attack case Five Arrested for Attack on Husky and Owner in Hyderabad Madhura Nagar police have arrested five individuals on charges of attempted murder and animal cruelty following an attack on a resident and his pet dog. The trouble began on May 8 when Srinath, a resident of Rahmat Nagar, took his husky for a walk without a leash. The dog allegedly attacked Dhanunjay and his brother-in-law, Sai Kumar, prompting them to file a complaint with the local police. The situation escalated on May 14 when Srinath was again out with his dog. The husky reportedly barked at three neighbors. In retaliation, the trio, along with Dhanunjay and Sai Kumar, assaulted Srinath and his dog with sticks. Srinath's wife, who tried to intervene, was also injured. West Zone DCP Vijay Kumar commented, "Srinath and his wife suffered grievous injuries, along with their dog, and they are currently receiving treatment. The accused, who are their neighbors, have had ongoing disputes with the victims, culminating in this planned assault." The Madhura Nagar police have registered a case under Sections 147, 148, and 307 r/w 149 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. The five suspects have been remanded to judicial custody. #Hyderabad #Huskies

Update on Hyderabad Husky attack case Five Arrested for Attack on Husky and Owner in Hyderabad Madhura Nagar police have arrested five individuals on charges of attempted murder and animal cruelty following an attack on a resident and his pet dog. The trouble began on May 8 when Srinath, a resident of Rahmat Nagar, took his husky for a walk without a leash. The dog allegedly attacked Dhanunjay and his brother-in-law, Sai Kumar, prompting them to file a complaint with the local police. The situation escalated on May 14 when Srinath was again out with his dog. The husky reportedly barked at three neighbors. In retaliation, the trio, along with Dhanunjay and Sai Kumar, assaulted Srinath and his dog with sticks. Srinath's wife, who tried to intervene, was also injured. West Zone DCP Vijay Kumar commented, "Srinath and his wife suffered grievous injuries, along with their dog, and they are currently receiving treatment. The accused, who are their neighbors, have had ongoing disputes with the victims, culminating in this planned assault." The Madhura Nagar police have registered a case under Sections 147, 148, and 307 r/w 149 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. The five suspects have been remanded to judicial custody. #Hyderabad #Huskies

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YouTuber’ & Instagrammer’s Reckless Stunt of Throwing Money in Traffic Sparks Outrage in Hyderabad Cyberabad police will you please take action? A viral video showing a YouTuber and Instagrammer tossing money into the air amidst moving traffic in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally area has sparked widespread outrage. The individual, identified as Power Harsha alias Mahadev , known online as “its_me_power,” is seen throwing bundles of currency notes into the air, leading to chaos as people rushed to grab the cash, causing a significant disruption and posing a serious risk of accidents. The stunt, seemingly performed to gain social media clout, has been condemned by netizens, who are calling for strict action against the content creator. The YouTuber reportedly expressed his intentions to continue such stunts, even encouraging viewers to join his Telegram channel, where he promised rewards to those who could accurately guess the amount of money he would throw in future videos. Despite the growing outcry, the Cyberabad Police have yet to take action regarding the incident. #Hyderabad #Roadsafety Cyberabad Police

YouTuber’ & Instagrammer’s Reckless Stunt of Throwing Money in Traffic Sparks Outrage in Hyderabad Cyberabad police will you please take action? A viral video showing a YouTuber and Instagrammer tossing money into the air amidst moving traffic in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally area has sparked widespread outrage. The individual, identified as Power Harsha alias Mahadev , known online as “its_me_power,” is seen throwing bundles of currency notes into the air, leading to chaos as people rushed to grab the cash, causing a significant disruption and posing a serious risk of accidents. The stunt, seemingly performed to gain social media clout, has been condemned by netizens, who are calling for strict action against the content creator. The YouTuber reportedly expressed his intentions to continue such stunts, even encouraging viewers to join his Telegram channel, where he promised rewards to those who could accurately guess the amount of money he would throw in future videos. Despite the growing outcry, the Cyberabad Police have yet to take action regarding the incident. #Hyderabad #Roadsafety Cyberabad Police

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ACB Seizes Crores in Cash During Raid on Nizamabad Municipal Superintendent In a significant operation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), a staggering amount of cash and assets were uncovered during a raid on the residence of Dasari Narendar, the Superintendent and in-charge Revenue Officer at the Nizamabad Municipal Corporation. The raid, conducted as part of a case registered against Narendar for Disproportionate Assets, revealed assets far exceeding his known sources of income. During the search, the ACB discovered Rs. 2.93 crore in cash stashed in his house, along with a bank balance totaling Rs. 1.10 crore in accounts held by Narendar, his wife, and his mother. Additionally, 51 tolas of gold worth Rs. 6 lakh and 17 immovable properties valued at Rs. 1.98 crore were seized. The total value of the assets seized so far amounts to approximately Rs. 6.07 crore. The case against Narendar falls under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, specifically Sections 13(1)(b) and 13(2), which deal with the acquisition of assets disproportionate to known sources of income through corrupt practices. Following the raid, Narendar was arrested and will be produced before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases in Hyderabad. The ACB continues to investigate the case, with further searches underway to unearth additional assets. #Telangana #Corruption #ACB

ACB Seizes Crores in Cash During Raid on Nizamabad Municipal Superintendent In a significant operation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), a staggering amount of cash and assets were uncovered during a raid on the residence of Dasari Narendar, the Superintendent and in-charge Revenue Officer at the Nizamabad Municipal Corporation. The raid, conducted as part of a case registered against Narendar for Disproportionate Assets, revealed assets far exceeding his known sources of income. During the search, the ACB discovered Rs. 2.93 crore in cash stashed in his house, along with a bank balance totaling Rs. 1.10 crore in accounts held by Narendar, his wife, and his mother. Additionally, 51 tolas of gold worth Rs. 6 lakh and 17 immovable properties valued at Rs. 1.98 crore were seized. The total value of the assets seized so far amounts to approximately Rs. 6.07 crore. The case against Narendar falls under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, specifically Sections 13(1)(b) and 13(2), which deal with the acquisition of assets disproportionate to known sources of income through corrupt practices. Following the raid, Narendar was arrested and will be produced before the Special Judge for SPE and ACB Cases in Hyderabad. The ACB continues to investigate the case, with further searches underway to unearth additional assets. #Telangana #Corruption #ACB

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Hyderabad: Hydra Targets Illegal Constructions in Gandipet Operation HYDRA has been launched in the suburbs of Hyderabad, focusing on illegal constructions in the Rangareddy district. The operation zeroed in on the Full Tank Level (FTL) of Gandipet pond, where several buildings had been erected within the buffer zone, violating environmental regulations. The buildings, which included apartments, were found to be in direct violation of land-use norms. After receiving numerous complaints, HYDRA Commissioner Ranganath initiated the operation, leading to the current crackdown. Amidst solid infrastructure and the heavy presence of law enforcement, demolition crews have begun tearing down the illegal structures. The operation has not been without resistance; several locals who attempted to prevent the demolitions were detained by the authorities. Operation Hydra continues, with more demolitions expected as the authorities strive to restore the area to its original state. #Hyderabad #Hydra #Osmansagar

Hyderabad: Hydra Targets Illegal Constructions in Gandipet Operation HYDRA has been launched in the suburbs of Hyderabad, focusing on illegal constructions in the Rangareddy district. The operation zeroed in on the Full Tank Level (FTL) of Gandipet pond, where several buildings had been erected within the buffer zone, violating environmental regulations. The buildings, which included apartments, were found to be in direct violation of land-use norms. After receiving numerous complaints, HYDRA Commissioner Ranganath initiated the operation, leading to the current crackdown. Amidst solid infrastructure and the heavy presence of law enforcement, demolition crews have begun tearing down the illegal structures. The operation has not been without resistance; several locals who attempted to prevent the demolitions were detained by the authorities. Operation Hydra continues, with more demolitions expected as the authorities strive to restore the area to its original state. #Hyderabad #Hydra #Osmansagar

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Man dares lion for a selfie, jumps into enclosure, gets mauled. 40-year-old Prahlad Gujjar jumped into a lion enclosure for a selfie in Tirupati SV Zoo park. He also behaved in a way to provoke the lion. After the lion attacked him, he made an in vain attempt to save himself by climbing a tree. #Tirupati #AndhraPradesh

Man dares lion for a selfie, jumps into enclosure, gets mauled. 40-year-old Prahlad Gujjar jumped into a lion enclosure for a selfie in Tirupati SV Zoo park. He also behaved in a way to provoke the lion. After the lion attacked him, he made an in vain attempt to save himself by climbing a tree. #Tirupati #AndhraPradesh

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Hyderabad-Based Call Centre Dupes US Citizens; Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Busts Racket A Hyderabad-based call centre involved in defrauding US citizens was busted by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) following a raid at a Madhapur building on Wednesday evening. According to TGCSB Director Shikha Goel, the operation was led by Kaivan Patel and Rupesh Kumar alias Jaddhu from Gujarat, with assistance from Rupesh’s brother Vickey, based in Dubai, and another associate, Azad. The prime suspect, Chanda Manasvini (36), had established a company, Exito Solutions, and rented a floor in the building to run the call centre, which employed 63 people, including 40 from Northeastern states. Employees were offered a monthly salary of ₹30,000, along with transportation and accommodation. The scam involved tele-callers posing as PayPal representatives, falsely informing US citizens of unauthorized transactions in their accounts. Victims were tricked into sharing sensitive information, which was then used to siphon funds into designated bank accounts. Each caller was tasked with duping at least 10 people daily, targeting an average of 600 victims, leading to the theft of thousands of dollars. The stolen money was later converted into cryptocurrency and transferred to other digital wallets. Authorities believe some individuals provided PayPal customer data to Chanda Manasvini, enabling the fraud. “All tele-callers were fluent in English and trained to manipulate victims. They were aware their activities were illegal,” said an official. During the raid, police seized 52 laptops, 63 mobile phones, and 27 employee identity cards. Efforts are underway to apprehend Rupesh Kumar for further investigation into the network. #Hyderabad #Cybercrime

Hyderabad-Based Call Centre Dupes US Citizens; Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Busts Racket A Hyderabad-based call centre involved in defrauding US citizens was busted by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) following a raid at a Madhapur building on Wednesday evening. According to TGCSB Director Shikha Goel, the operation was led by Kaivan Patel and Rupesh Kumar alias Jaddhu from Gujarat, with assistance from Rupesh’s brother Vickey, based in Dubai, and another associate, Azad. The prime suspect, Chanda Manasvini (36), had established a company, Exito Solutions, and rented a floor in the building to run the call centre, which employed 63 people, including 40 from Northeastern states. Employees were offered a monthly salary of ₹30,000, along with transportation and accommodation. The scam involved tele-callers posing as PayPal representatives, falsely informing US citizens of unauthorized transactions in their accounts. Victims were tricked into sharing sensitive information, which was then used to siphon funds into designated bank accounts. Each caller was tasked with duping at least 10 people daily, targeting an average of 600 victims, leading to the theft of thousands of dollars. The stolen money was later converted into cryptocurrency and transferred to other digital wallets. Authorities believe some individuals provided PayPal customer data to Chanda Manasvini, enabling the fraud. “All tele-callers were fluent in English and trained to manipulate victims. They were aware their activities were illegal,” said an official. During the raid, police seized 52 laptops, 63 mobile phones, and 27 employee identity cards. Efforts are underway to apprehend Rupesh Kumar for further investigation into the network. #Hyderabad #Cybercrime

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Hyderabad Erupts in Celebrations After RCB’s Historic IPL Win South Indian Bond and Virat Kohli Fandom Drive City’s Festivities Hyderabad joined the celebrations on Sunday night as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lifted their maiden IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final. The city’s streets, and apartment complexes came alive with cheers, in support of RCB—particularly fueled by the immense popularity of Virat Kohli. From firecrackers lighting up the night sky to chants of “RCB! RCB!” echoed through residential areas. In many neighbourhoods across the city, including in my own community, residents—young and old—poured out in support of the team, waving RCB flags and sporting jerseys. While RCB is a Bengaluru-based team, Hyderabadis found a strong emotional connect—largely rooted in the South Indian identity and Virat Kohli’s pan-Indian appeal. #Hyderabad #IPLFinals #IPL2025 #ViratKohli #RoyalChallengersBangalore #rcbwin

Hyderabad Erupts in Celebrations After RCB’s Historic IPL Win South Indian Bond and Virat Kohli Fandom Drive City’s Festivities Hyderabad joined the celebrations on Sunday night as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lifted their maiden IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final. The city’s streets, and apartment complexes came alive with cheers, in support of RCB—particularly fueled by the immense popularity of Virat Kohli. From firecrackers lighting up the night sky to chants of “RCB! RCB!” echoed through residential areas. In many neighbourhoods across the city, including in my own community, residents—young and old—poured out in support of the team, waving RCB flags and sporting jerseys. While RCB is a Bengaluru-based team, Hyderabadis found a strong emotional connect—largely rooted in the South Indian identity and Virat Kohli’s pan-Indian appeal. #Hyderabad #IPLFinals #IPL2025 #ViratKohli #RoyalChallengersBangalore #rcbwin

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Villa, 50-acre land bank, luxury flats: Telangana DSP booked in DA case ACB raids uncover properties across Telangana, Karnataka; cash, 2 kg gold seized A Telangana deputy superintendent of police allegedly amassed a portfolio of villas, luxury apartments, commercial properties, more than 50 acres of land, cash, gold and investments far beyond his known sources of income, prompting the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register a disproportionate assets case and conduct searches at 16 locations on Thursday. The ACB booked Sankireddy Bheem Reddy, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Police Computer Services (PCS), Hyderabad, under Sections 13(1)(b) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018, alleging that he acquired assets disproportionate to his known sources of income by indulging in corrupt practices and dubious means during his service. Searches were carried out at his residence and 15 other premises linked to his relatives, friends, alleged benamidars and associates. Among the assets traced were a villa at Vessella Meadows in Ibrahimbagh, a G+2 house with a penthouse and another flat in Telecom Nagar, a flat at Kranti Ceon Apartments in Gachibowli, two flats in Tellapur, a share in a G+5 commercial complex on Lancohills Road in Manikonda, a 3,000 sq ft commercial space near Manikonda Marrichettu Junction and several open plots in Nagole, Patancheru, Pragathi Resorts and Mominpet. The ACB also found documents relating to agricultural land measuring 3.5 acres at Zaheerabad in Sangareddy district, six acres and another 38 acres in Karnataka, one acre at Devanahalli near Bengaluru, two acres at Mominpet in Vikarabad district and 4.20 acres at Muchintala village in CC Kunta. Investigators also identified an investment of ₹75 lakh in M/s Sri Raghavendra Rock Sand Minerals. During the searches, officials recovered about ₹3.6 lakh in cash from the officer’s residence and another ₹40 lakh from the house of an alleged benamidar. They also found gold ornaments weighing about two kilograms, silver articles weighing about 20 kilograms and bank balances of approximately ₹19.91 lakh. The ACB said the market value of the immovable properties could be many times higher than their registered value. Officials also found 23 foreign liquor bottles at the officer’s residence and informed the Excise department for further action. Verification of additional assets is under way, and the investigation is continuing. #telangana #Hyderabad #corruption

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Uttarakhand Pharma factory sold medicines made of chalk powder to Telangana The drugs had labels from reputed companies like Cipla, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Alkem, and Aristo, but they actually contained chalk powder instead. Telangana's Drug Control Administration and Hyderabad police dismantled an interstate network operating from a pharmaceutical factory named Nectar Herbs and Drugs, located in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand. Accused admitted to manufacturing counterfeits of Augmentin - 625, Clavum - 625, Omnicef-O 200, and Montair - LC, and sending them through courier to various states. Officials stated that the factory was supplying chalk powder to at least half a dozen states. The network was busted after a raid at Malakpet revealed a carton of 27,200 tablets of spurious antibiotic MPOD - 200 tablets worth ₹7.43 lakh. Additionally, a man was caught selling the stock near Moosaram Bagh. Officers seized 38,350 tablets (3,835 strips) of counterfeit Omnicef-O 200 Tablets (Cefixime Tablets IP 200 mg), 60.27 kilograms of orange-coloured tablets, 65.27 kilograms of white-coloured tablets, 30.18 kilograms of counterfeit Omnicef-O 200 Aluminium Foil, and 33.45 kilograms of counterfeit Omnicef-O 200 Cartons (packing material) This organized network included several individuals: buyers who placed orders for the spurious drugs, distributors, individuals who arranged fake labels, those involved in manufacturing and packing the drugs, and the CEO of the unit that allowed the manufacturing of spurious drugs. Five people, including the manufacturers Sachin Kumar and Vishad Kumar, have been arrested. This interstate operation is named "Operation JAI". #Telangana #Hyderabad

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Must read : High Impact story HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath inaugurated the groundbreaking for rejuvenation works at Kamuni Cheruvu ; bund strengthening, approach roads, infrastructure, and nala linkages under the ₹21 crore project. This is a big moment. But it didn’t arrive by itself. It came after six years of a relentless fight I and TOI waged through reporting, evidence, and constant public pressure. I began this campaign not from a newsroom but amid the 2020 floods one of Hyderabad’s worst in decades. On 14 October 2020, I posted aerial images of homes in the illegal layout submerged because they had been built right inside and abutting Kamuni Cheruvu. I tagged then-minister KTR and the GHMC Commissioner and asked: when you build in lakes, water reclaims its space. Is this what LRS was meant for? That thread started the long battle. For two years I kept monitoring. In November 2022, I broke the story that changed everything. My front-page TOI investigation — “Plotted and Sold: Land Sharks Bite Into Kamuni in Hyderabad” exposed the organised mafia operation: night-time earth filling, construction of rooms on the newly “reclaimed” land, and open sale of plots with “lakefront” banners. Using Google satellite imagery overlaid on old survey maps, I showed that not just the FTL but a full quarter of the lake had been encroached, along with its inflow and outflow nalas. The 14 November 2022 X thread with those satellite overlays went viral . It forced action. GHMC had registered FIR Crime No. 854/2022. Ten accused were named. Demolitions happened in Raghavendra Colony. Fencing began. But even then I refused to celebrate partial wins. On 22 November 2022 I posted directly to officials: “Thanks for removing encroachments. Now fencing work started. Land created in lake by filling up has to be cleared. We can see some religious structures yet. Will u be clearing the land and also restoring the lake to original?” The fight continued across governments. In March 2024 I flagged a five-storey building rising almost inside the lake boundary and challenged the GHMC Commissioner on permissions. In August 2024 I posted the damning 2014 vs 2024 satellite comparison showing an entire colony had grown inside the lake bed. I tagged HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath and demanded action in what had become Kukatpally MLA Madhavaram Krishna Rao’s constituency. By late 2024 the water hyacinth crisis had turned the lake into a mosquito breeding ground. In February 2026 I wrote directly to the Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner framing it as a public health emergency. When a drone enzyme pilot failed in March, I called it out publicly and demanded mechanical removal — tagging Commissioner Srijana IAS and the CM’s office. On 18 April 2026 I documented the actual mechanical weed-cutting operation on the ground. Through all of this —two state governments, multiple commissioners, and shifting priorities I kept producing fresh evidence, filing public demands, and strategically tagging the people who could act. I refused to accept “some action” as success. Full restoration of the lake, not just demolitions or fencing, was always the non-negotiable demand. That six-year chain of reporting on X and in The Times of India is what kept Kamuni Cheruvu from being forgotten or quietly finished off. Today’s groundbreaking by Commissioner Ranganath moving from the April ₹21 crore sanction to actual construction of bund, roads and infrastructure is the result of that sustained fight. The lake that was being openly plotted and sold in 2022 now has government funding and works on the ground. Challenges remain: completing the 17-metre nala, full excavation of filled portions, long-term maintenance, and protection from fresh encroachments. But the direction has changed because the pressure never stopped. This is what consistent, evidence-driven civic journalism can achieve when it refuses to give up. #KamuniCheruvu #HyderabadLakes #SaveOurLakes

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Public Roads, HMWSSB hire tankers for rain effect, Private Shoots — Who Gave the Nod? This evening at T Hub in Knowledge City, a busy city road was effectively taken over by a film crew from 8.45 pm till late night. What exactly was being shot was unclear; some said an ad, others called it a “concept shoot”; but the result was unmistakable: a key stretch of road was blocked, one entire side rendered unusable. The Raidurgam traffic police later said permission had been granted only from 9 pm to 12 midnight. The shoot began earlier. That is a violation. But the larger question goes beyond timing. The traffic inspector also said that shooting permissions are being given only on weekends, and that too after 9 pm and restricted to the 9 pm–12 midnight window, preferably on holidays or when office movement is low. Even if this is the stated policy, it still does not answer the core issue: why permit road blockages at all on busy urban stretches that remain active well into the night? Why are permissions being granted for film or ad shoots on city roads? Are Hyderabad’s roads meant for the public—or have they quietly become convenient sets for private productions? At a time when even peaceful, democratic protests are denied permission citing “law and order” or “traffic inconvenience,” how does blocking a road for a private shoot—weekend or not pass muster? There was also visible use of water at the location to create a rain effect, with HMWSSB hire tanker vehicles present and the road left wet. On this, GM Krishna of the Hyderabad water utility clarified that no official request was received for booking water tankers, and no tanker was supplied officially for the shoot. He said that due to low demand, hire vehicles associated with the utility may have sourced water independently—possibly borewell water—from outside and used it at the site. Even so, he made it clear that hire vehicles linked to the water utility are not permitted to be used for film shooting purposes, irrespective of the source of water. He said the matter would be examined and action would be taken if rules were violated. That clarification narrows the issue—but it does not close it. Whether it is drinking water or borewell water, large quantities of water sprayed on public roads for private shoots raise questions—about permissions, oversight, and basic priorities. Public roads are not studios, and civic infrastructure should not be casually pressed into service for cinematic effects without clear rules and accountability. Let’s be clear: •City roads are not private sets. •Weekend or holiday permissions do not justify public inconvenience. Even if permissions are restricted to late nights or holidays, blocking roads should not be the default option. Clear directions are needed to ensure that shoots do not disrupt traffic, begin outside permitted hours, or use civic-linked resources—directly or indirectly—without authorisation. Until these are answered, citizens will continue to bear the inconvenience for someone else’s “shot.” #Hyderabad #filmshooting HMWSSB Cyberabad Traffic Police

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