Hyderabad, 28 October
HYDRAA Seizes Fake HMWSSB Tankers, Removes 7 Illegal Borewells Near Fox Sagar
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has intensified its crackdown on alleged illegal water extraction and sale around Fox Sagar Lake in the Jeedimetla area. On Tuesday, October 27, the agency seized tankers allegedly using fake Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) stickers and removed seven illegal borewells.
According to the reported details, HYDRAA uncovered an operation on the outskirts of Kompally where water was being filled into tankers parked among containers near a lake and transported away for sale.
Those involved allegedly affixed HMWSSB stickers to the tankers to make them appear to be Water Board vehicles. HYDRAA intervened to stop the operation and seized the vehicles involved.
HYDRAA Uncovers Alleged Illegal Water Tanker Operation
During its inspection around Fox Sagar, HYDRAA officials reportedly found an arrangement in which water was extracted and transported using tankers parked near containers.
The operation allegedly involved the use of stickers resembling those of HMWSSB to give the vehicles the appearance of authorised Water Board tankers. HYDRAA Seizes Fake HMWSSB Tankers, Removes 7 Borewells.
The agency acted against the operation as part of its efforts to prevent unauthorised water extraction and commercial activity around the lake.
Seven Illegal Borewells Removed Near Fox Sagar
As part of the crackdown, HYDRAA officials uprooted seven borewells near Fox Sagar on Tuesday. Officials also reportedly discovered large sheds and plastic tanks used to facilitate the water extraction and storage operation.
The agency dismantled preparations for drilling additional borewells, according to the reported details.
The action is part of a wider drive against unauthorised borewells around water bodies in Hyderabad.
HYDRAA’s Borewell Crackdown Reaches 38
With the removal of seven borewells near Fox Sagar, the total number of borewells dismantled by HYDRAA in the reported operations has reached 38.
The earlier actions included:
- Sunnam Cheruvu: 25 borewells removed.
- Thammidikunta: Six borewells removed.
- Fox Sagar: Seven borewells removed.
The combined total across these locations stands at 38 borewells.
The agency has also taken action against preparations for new borewells as part of its efforts to prevent unauthorised groundwater extraction near lakes.
Residents Welcome HYDRAA Action
Local residents reportedly welcomed the agency’s intervention, expressing relief over the action against those allegedly operating borewells near lakes.
The crackdown highlights concerns over unauthorised water extraction and the commercial use of water resources around Hyderabad’s lakes. HYDRAA Seizes Fake HMWSSB Tankers, Removes 7 Borewells.
The use of tankers bearing stickers resembling official Water Board vehicles also raises concerns about the need to distinguish authorised water supply vehicles from those operating without permission.
HYDRAA Continues Action Against Illegal Water Extraction
HYDRAA has been taking action against alleged illegal activities around lakes and other protected assets in Hyderabad. The latest operation near Fox Sagar involved the seizure of tankers, removal of borewells and dismantling of infrastructure reportedly used for water extraction. HYDRAA Seizes Fake HMWSSB Tankers, Removes 7 Borewells.
Residents are encouraged to report suspected unauthorised activities to the relevant authorities.
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