Hyderabad, Feb. 18 -- The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) excavations uncovered hidden waters of Bathukamma Kunta Lake, which was believed to have been lost to encroachment.

On Tuesday, February 18 after digging through the thick layers of soil, Bathukamma Kunta Lake began to emerge, reigniting hope for the revival of the once-vital water body. "If all the soil that has been filled over the years is removed, the pond will be filled with water once again," Hyderabad residents stated.

However, the situation surrounding the ownership of the land remains contentious. Local leader Edla Sudhakar Reddy had previously approached the Telangana High Court, claiming the Bathukamma Kunta land as his own, but was ad...