Hyderabad, June 4 -- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Thursday, June 4, conducted an anti-encroachment drive at Miyapur on Thursday, June 4, removing furniture shops and other encroachments near New Colony.

The civic body also demolished huts, leading to a commotion in the area. People alleged that shops and huts are being demolished without any prior notice. The demolition drive was conducted amid heavy police presence.

The anti-encroachment drive is reportedly being conducted as Telangana Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, will lay foundation stones for development projects in Miyapur.

The GHMC claimed that encroachments on government land are being targeted. Videos shared on social media showed JCB machines demoli...