Hyderabad, March 8 -- Even after several years and crores of rupees spent on its cleaning, the centuries-old Qutb Shahi era Katora Houz at Golconda remains neglected, with no signs of restoration or beautification.

The surface of the water body is now filled with thick vegetation and mounds of mud. "It has become a mosquito breeding ground throughout the year. Even though funds are being released at frequent intervals, government officials have failed to clean Katora Houz," said Mohd Sardar, a local resident.

Since 2018, the GHMC had sanctioned over Rs 6 crore in different spells for removing water hyacinth, cleaning the water and beautification works. However, little change has been witnessed. "In the end it is no less than a dirty wat...