GHMC Launches Major Crackdown on Footpath Encroachments, JCBs Deployed Across 6 Zones
GHMC launches major crackdown on footpath encroachments in Hyderabad across 6 zones. JCBs clear illegal structures at Sultan Bazar, Kacheguda, Gandhi Hospital and more.
In a major civic action to improve pedestrian safety in Hyderabad, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has launched a large-scale crackdown on footpath encroachments across all six zones of the city. The GHMC footpath encroachment drive is targeting hundreds of permanent, temporary, and illegal structures using heavy machinery including JCBs.
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Officials confirmed that the special enforcement drive is being carried out regularly, especially on Saturdays, in busy and high-footfall areas.
Key Locations Under GHMC Footpath Encroachment Drive in Hyderabad
The GHMC authorities have focused on major roads and crowded public spaces where footpath encroachments create inconvenience and safety risks.
Prominent areas covered include:
- Footpaths near Gandhi Hospital, Hyderabad
- Maheshwari Parmeshwari Theatre, Hyderabad
- Sultan Bazar Road, Hyderabad
- Kacheguda Junction, Hyderabad
Encroachments in these areas are being cleared to ensure smooth pedestrian movement and reduce accidents.
JCBs Used to Remove Illegal Structures Across Hyderabad
As part of the Hyderabad encroachment removal drive, GHMC teams are deploying JCB machines to demolish:
- Unauthorized shops and stalls
- Temporary sheds and extensions
- Permanent illegal constructions on footpaths
The authorities stated that the aim is to reclaim public spaces meant for pedestrians and restore order on city roads.
Weekly Special Drives to Continue Across All 6 Zones
The GHMC has planned weekly special drives every Saturday to continue the removal of footpath encroachments across all six administrative zones of Hyderabad.
Officials emphasized that the initiative will be intensified in the coming weeks, covering more areas where encroachments obstruct pedestrian pathways.
Hyderabad GHMC Footpath Encroachment Drive Focuses on Public Safety
The ongoing GHMC footpath encroachment drive in Hyderabad highlights the civic body’s commitment to improving road safety and pedestrian convenience. By clearing illegal structures across key locations like Sultan Bazar Road, Kacheguda Junction, and Gandhi Hospital, the GHMC aims to create safer and more accessible public spaces for citizens.
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