Hyderabad, April 8 -- Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner AV Ranganath, on Wednesday, April 8, inspected the Banjara Lake located on Road No 01 in Banjara Hills, which has turned into a foul-smelling dump, according to locals.

MLA Danam Nagendar accompanied him. During the inspection, the HYDRAA Commissioner noted that the water body was being polluted by sewage and plastic waste carried from upstream.

He asked for a comprehensive report to be prepared regarding the protection of government land on the upper part of Banjara Lake and the rejuvenation of the lake.

Warning of strict action against constructions that block canals and cause flood risks, the Commissioner assured that the lake will be...