Hyderabad, April 22 -- A group of 67 former and retired government officials, identifying themselves as the Constitutional Conduct Group, has issued a strong statement condemning the recent clearing of over 100 acres of forested land in Kancha Gachibowli in Hyderabad.

The group alleges that the Telangana state government's actions, aimed at utilizing the land for IT buildings, violate the Indian Constitution and disregard Supreme Court orders.

In a press release dated April 19, 2025, the Constitutional Conduct Group, comprised of officials who have served both central and state governments, expressed their "dismay" at the incident at Hyderabad Central University.

They pointed out the Congress party's manifesto commitment to environment...