Hyderabad, Oct. 24 -- Heavy security was deployed in Hayathnagar on Saturday, October 24, ahead of a land acquisition drive for the Indiramma Housing scheme.

The security was deployed in Survey Number 255 and the Ibrahimpatnam Revenue Divisional Office. According to reports, farmers in the area previously held a protest and forced the drive to be halted.

In a video shared online, a JCB machine is seen levelling the land amid heavy security and in the presence of government officials.

Speaking to Siasat.com, the Hayathnagar Police said, "The security was deployed to prevent any untoward incidents, and the personnel are still present at survey number 255."

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Siasat Daily....