Hyderabad, April 12 -- The metro rail project in the Old City of Hyderabad is progressing rapidly as demolitions of properties have picked up pace after Ramzan.

The project aims to improve connectivity in the region from MGBS to the Chandrayangutta Metro corridor.

Demolitions of properties in various areas for Hyderabad Metro Rail in Old City

Residents of various localities, especially those from Mir Alam Mandi and Etebar Chowk, had requested HMR not to demolish during the holy month of Ramzan.

Now that the holy month has ended, the demolition activity has picked up pace.

Meanwhile, the acquisition of properties for demolition has been completed in many areas for the metro rail project in the Old City of Hyderabad.

Land acquisition...