Hyderabad, Feb. 7 -- In a major land recovery drive, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) reclaimed 7,000 square yards of land worth Rs 85 crore in various localities of Uppal mandal.

In a release on Saturday, February 7, the agency acted after receiving several complaints in the weekly Prajavani. "The area has been completely fenced and will be developed as pubic parks. While the land's monetary value is significant, the ecological importance of public parks is invaluable. HYDRAA reiterates that protecting open spaces remains a top priority," read the statement.

Babanagar Colony

The agency removed large encroachments in Babanagar Colony, a residential layout developed in 1980 with 183 plots. According t...