Hyderabad, Nov. 12 -- The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Thursday, November 12, conducted an anti-encroachment drive in Tolichowki and removed 30-year-old huts constructed over a stormwater nala.

The drive was undertaken at Hakeempet amid protests by residents. Addressing the media, Golconda Zone Deputy Commissioner D Jagan said that officials removed shelters that extended 10 to 15 feet into the stormwater drain.

Jagan said that the drive was undertaken based on the Telangana High Court's orders to remove encroachments from the streets.

GHMC officials said that the encroachments were obstructing water flow.

Speaking to Siasat.com, Tolichowki Circle Inspector Ramesh Naik said, "The demolition drive began at 9 am and...