Hyderabad, July 5 -- HYDRAA on Saturday, July 4, protected a 1,970-square-yard park in Medchal by removing encroachments and fencing the land, estimated to be worth around Rs 20 crore.

The agency, which has been clearing encroachments on parks and open spaces to preserve green areas for residents, acted on a complaint filed by representatives of the Sai Sri Nilaya Residency Welfare Society.

According to officials, a layout named Sai Sri Nilaya, consisting of 256 plots spread across 13.31 acres, was developed in 2000 in Survey Nos. 873 and 882 in Medchal mandal of Medchal-Malkajgiri district. At the time of approval, Plots Nos. 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 and 116, covering a total extent of 1,970 square yards, were earmarked for a park.

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