Hyderabad, March 17 -- Malkajgiri BRS MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy staged a sit-in protest on Sunday against the dumping yard in Machabollaram, Medchal-Malkajgiri district.

He sat amidst garbage for about two hours, demanding the removal of the yard due to environmental concerns.

The MLA said that the site was originally donated for a cemetery but was later converted into a dumping yard, leading to increased pollution and health issues in the area.

Despite police requests to end the protest, the MLA continued, supported by local residents. He left after assuring locals that he would work on resolving the issue.

However, the residents continued their protest into the night. The MLA also pointed out that despite some illegal constructions...